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Old 12-Jun-2008, 01:15
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Question "fall or falls?"

Hi
Which one of these is correct or are they both OK? Is one to do with British use and one American use?
Is there a particular rule to this?

Sentence:

Around 168,000 cubic meters of water falls over the top of Niagara Falls every minute during tourist season.

An American friend said he would use 'fall'
To me 'falls' sounds more natural.....

Any help appreciated.

Thank you
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