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Old 09-May-2008, 04:27
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Default Re: is there any difference ?

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Originally Posted by Graver View Post
Hi guys!
Again I have a little question for you...
Is there any difference between "there are a great number of reasons/possibilities etc." and "there is a great number ofreasons/possibilities etc." ???
Thanks in advance for your replies
When "a number of" is followed by plural noun it takes plural verb .
There are 'a great number of ' is correct.
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