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  1. 16-Jun-2007, 19:42 #1
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    Default Need English usage help.

    Which is the correct usage of a collective noun.

    A stream of well-wishers were stopping by the hospital to see her. Or,

    A stream of well-wishers was stopping by the hospital to see her.

    Many thanks,

    Ron Card in Virginia
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  2. 16-Jun-2007, 20:11 #2
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    Default Re: Need English usage help.

    were stopping by
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