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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Was versus were
five gallons of water was used or five gallons of water were used?
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When the amount is more important, the singular is used: Five gallons of water was used. Ten euros is enough. Two kilometres wasn't enough.
- When the amount is more important, the singular is used: Five gallons of water was used.
- Ten euros is enough.
- Two kilometres wasn't enough.
- CB
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When the amount is more important, the singular is used:
Five gallons of water was used.
Ten euros is enough.
Two kilometres wasn't enough.
CB
Five gallons of water was used.
Ten euros is enough.
Two kilometres wasn't enough.
CB
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