0
Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Which is grammatically correct?

Hi,

Which is grammatically correct? Should I use is or are?
"A total of ten gold medals is/are rather impressive."

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Is. The total is.

— Elanguest

  • Is.
  • The total is.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

8 Answers
0
Thanks Elanguest for your answer.
Does 'is' or 'are' sound right here?
1.There is/are a total of five students fighting among themselves.
2.A total of five students is/are fighting among themselves.
0
0
Reply please, Anonymous's question.
0
0
1.There is/are a total of five students fighting among themselves.
2.A total of five students is/are fighting among themselves.
0
0
Thanks Yoong Liat for your answer.
Why are the answer 'are' not 'is?
0
0
1.There is/are a total of five students fighting among themselves. (Five students are fighting. The total refers to the five number of students who are fighting.)

2.A total of five students is/are fighting among themselves. (As above.)
0
0
EDIT 1.There is/are a total of five students fighting among themselves. (Five students are fighting. The total refers to the five students who are fighting.)

2.A total of five students is/are fighting among themselves. (As above.)
0
0
Thanks, Yoong Liat, for your answer. Why are is the answer 'are', not 'is'?
0

Related Questions