[Grammar] Large Numbers of people / Large Number of people
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1- International sporting events are always a source of attraction for everyone, large numbers of people used to attend these events to show love and support for their country.
2- Library is an essential part of every educational institution. Large numbers of students rely on libraries to complete their assignments, research works and final projects.
3- Tourism industry has flourished significantly over the last few years. Large numbers of people travel around the globe, which bring money and prosperity to the visiting country.
2- Library is an essential part of every educational institution. Large numbers of students rely on libraries to complete their assignments, research works and final projects.
3- Tourism industry has flourished significantly over the last few years. Large numbers of people travel around the globe, which bring money and prosperity to the visiting country.
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What is the source of these sentences? They all have mistakes, though there's nothing wrong with 'large numbers of people/students' in any of them.
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Agreed.
To be clear, "large numbers" is right each time but there are other mistakes that keep the web ended from being completely right in other ways.
To be clear, "large numbers" is right each time but there are other mistakes that keep the web ended from being completely right in other ways.
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When you speak of one time (or the current situation), "a large number of people" and a plural verb.
A large number of Democrats hope Joe Biden will run for president.
A large number of students came to the pep rally.
A larger number of students than expected came to the pep rally.
A large number of people don't seem to know that "your" is not the same as "you're."
When you talk about repeated events or daily occurrences, use "large numbers" (as you did in your sentences).
Did you notice I wrote a large number? Based on these sentences, I think you may need help with articles.
A large number of Democrats hope Joe Biden will run for president.
A large number of students came to the pep rally.
A larger number of students than expected came to the pep rally.
A large number of people don't seem to know that "your" is not the same as "you're."
When you talk about repeated events or daily occurrences, use "large numbers" (as you did in your sentences).
Did you notice I wrote a large number? Based on these sentences, I think you may need help with articles.
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Start every sentence with a capital letter and always capitalise 'I'.
I agree with Ted. For example:
'A large number of people came to our wedding.'
'Large numbers of people attend football matches.'
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