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Jadarite Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Was and/or Were
Take the following sentences:
1. Three scoops of ice cream weren't enough.
2. Three scoops of ice cream wasn't enough.
3. That amount of ice cream wasn't enough.
The grammar I have studied says 1 is correct and 2 is wrong. However, if we look at sentence 2 in context of grouping, can we use it?
If we cannot use it, then how do you indicate a grouping (in this case, a grouping of 3 scoops) as opposed to referring to 3 individual items (in this case, 3 individual scoops).
Example: 12 eggs / dozen
1. Three scoops of ice cream weren't enough.
2. Three scoops of ice cream wasn't enough.
3. That amount of ice cream wasn't enough.
The grammar I have studied says 1 is correct and 2 is wrong. However, if we look at sentence 2 in context of grouping, can we use it?
If we cannot use it, then how do you indicate a grouping (in this case, a grouping of 3 scoops) as opposed to referring to 3 individual items (in this case, 3 individual scoops).
Example: 12 eggs / dozen
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Jadarite Take the following sentences: 1. Three scoops (plural noun) of ice cream weren't (plural verb) enough. 2.
- Jadarite Take the following sentences: 1.
- Three scoops (plural noun) of ice cream weren't (plural verb) enough.
- 2.
- Three scoops of ice cream wasn't enough.
- 3.
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JadariteTake the following sentences:
1. Three scoops (plural noun) of ice cream weren't (plural verb) enough.
2. Three scoops of ice cream wasn't enough.
3. That amount of ice cream wasn't enough.
#1 is correct. 'Three scoops ... weren't enough.
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JadariteTake the following sentences:Yes, for grouping y
1. Three scoops of ice cream weren't enough.
2. Three scoops of ice cream wasn't enough.
3. That amount of ice cream wasn't enough.
The grammar I have studied says 1 is correct and 2 is wrong. However, if we look at sentence 2 in context of grouping, can we use it?
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