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    #1 18-Jul-2011, 18:04

    Question singular or plural

    Dear Teacher,

    I want to know,

    A lot of money and jewellery was or were stolen from the shop.


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    #2 18-Jul-2011, 18:06

    Re: singular or plural

    Quote Originally Posted by Theint View Post
    Dear Teacher,

    I want to know,

    A lot of money and jewellery was or were stolen from the shop.


    Theint
    "Was" is correct "money" and "jewellery"are uncountable.
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