Were found vs was found
97. A pair of expensive leather gloves ...................... yesterday in the VIP section of the Royal Ascot racecourse.
a. were found; b. was find; c. found; d. was found.
(d)? While both may work, only one answer will be given points if 'correct', I'd like to use what's more 'standard'.
Top answer
Many English speakers will choose 'were found' as there are two gloves (plural). However, this is incorrect but colloquially commonplace. You have one pair of gloves - one item, therefore use the singular verb.
- Many English speakers will choose 'were found' as there are two gloves (plural).
- However, this is incorrect but colloquially commonplace.
- You have one pair of gloves - one item, therefore use the singular verb.
- Your choice - (d) - is the only correct version.
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Many English speakers will choose 'were found' as there are two gloves (plural). However, this is incorrect but colloquially commonplace.
You have one pair of gloves - one item, therefore use the singular verb.
Your choice - (d) - is the only correct version.
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