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Old 17-Apr-2007, 11:41
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell what the correct phrase is:

* A series of tests was conducted
* A series of tests were conducted

I'm a little confused by singular/plural status of the word series...
Can anyone help me out? Thanks!
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hello

correct phrase is
a series of tests were conducted
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