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  1. 03-May-2010, 14:28 #1
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    He has given me two figures for the total and I am wondering which of the figures are correct.

    Do we use a plural or singular?

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    He has given me two figures for the total and I am wondering which of the figures is correct.

    The singular is used.
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    Default Re: which - singular or plural

    Quote Originally Posted by Rosamond00 View Post
    He has given me two figures for the total and I am wondering which of the figures is correct.

    The singular is used.
    If you consider that what it is actually saying is "I wonder which ONE of the figures is correct" then it's probably clearer that it should be singular. You would never say "I wonder which one are correct"!
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