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Grammar
Was or Were ("Advanced" Usage)
Which of the following would be correct?
"The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable"
OR
"The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable"
If possible, please say why and provide a source. Thank you very much!
"The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable"
OR
"The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable"
If possible, please say why and provide a source. Thank you very much!
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Hi, Which of the following would be correct? "The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable" OR "The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable" " The second round of attacks on the victim was unforeseeable" A singular subject is normally followed by a singular verb. Any grammar book will say this.
- Hi, Which of the following would be correct?
- "The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable" OR "The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable" " The second round of attacks on the victim was unforeseeable" A singular subject is normally followed by a singular verb.
- Any grammar book will say this.
- Clive
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Hi,
Which of the following would be correct?
"The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable"
OR
"The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable"
"The second round of attacks on the victim was unforeseeable"
Which of the following would be correct?
"The second round of attacks on the victim WERE unforeseeable"
OR
"The second round of attacks on the victim WAS unforeseeable"
"The second round of attacks on the victim was unforeseeable"
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