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- 23-Dec-2011, 14:50 #1
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Is vs. are What is the correct way to write this sentence?
A good chunk of society is/are unaware of the realities of Domestic Violence.
Thanks in advance.
- 23-Dec-2011, 15:00 #2
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Teacher Re: Is vs. are Many people are unaware of the realities of domestic violence.
If I were concerned about 'correctness', I would not use 'a good chunk of society'.Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.
- 23-Dec-2011, 15:32 #3
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Re: Is vs. are [QUOTE=TheLola;835588]
A good chunk of society is/are unaware of the realities of Domestic Violence.
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(1) May I add a few words to the moderator's excellent answer.
(2) I did some googling. If you insist on using "chunk," then the
"winner" seems to be is when paired with the word society:
"A good chunk of society is mentally ill."
"A good chunk of society actually believes ...."
"A good chunk of society is brainwashed ...."
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