I'd go for 'were', but I wouldn't be upset by 'was'.
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#1 30-Jul-2011, 19:27there was/were only a handful of people
An hour before soccer coach Avramovic led his team onto the field, there was/were only a handful of people about.
Which word in bold should I use?
Thanks.Last edited by Tan Elaine; 31-Jul-2011 at 06:15. Reason: typo
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#2 30-Jul-2011, 21:24Re: there was/were only a handful of people
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#3 31-Jul-2011, 03:57Re: there was/were only a handful of people
There were...
Can't vote for "there was"
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