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Was vs. were
"Was" or "Were" the staff helpful and courteous during the admissions process? Which is the correct usage
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Hi, "Was" or "Were" the staff helpful and courteous during the admissions process? Which is the correct usage Both are OK. Use 'was' if you are thinking of the staff as a unit, as a group.
- Hi, "Was" or "Were" the staff helpful and courteous during the admissions process?
- Which is the correct usage Both are OK.
- Use 'was' if you are thinking of the staff as a unit, as a group.
- Use 'were' if you are thinking of the staff as several individuals.
- Clive
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Hi,
"Was" or "Were" the staff helpful and courteous during the admissions process? Which is the correct usage
Both are OK.
Use 'was' if you are thinking of the staff as a unit, as a group.
Use 'were' if you are thinking of the staff as several individuals.
Clive
"Was" or "Were" the staff helpful and courteous during the admissions process? Which is the correct usage
Both are OK.
Use 'was' if you are thinking of the staff as a unit, as a group.
Use 'were' if you are thinking of the staff as several individuals.
Clive
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