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PlzConfirmMyGrammar Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Was/were?

Hi,

Is "were" correct? Because instructions is plural.


A lack of instructions was/were the reason why the team failed.

  

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The subject is the singular word 'lack'.

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  • The subject is the singular word 'lack'.
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The subject is the singular word 'lack'.

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