[Grammar] a large number of policemen is/are and other sentences

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Hello everyone :). I have problem with these sentences.

1. A large number of policemen were present on the place of accident. It is correct?

2. The large number of policemen was present on the place of accident or accident's place.

3. Three-week holiday / three weeks' holiday

4. I heard that story from a friend of my brother's

5. 24 hours is a long time in politics.

BONUS: our country's policy or policy of our country?


Thanks a lot :).
 
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Hello everyone. [strike]:).[/strike] I have a problem with these sentences.

1. A large number of policemen were present on the place of accident. It is correct? No, it is not correct.

2. The large number of policemen was present on the place of accident or accident's place. No, it is not correct.

3. Three-week holiday / three weeks' holiday. Both can be correct. It might depend on context. You would have to give us a complete sentence.

4. I heard that story from a friend of my brother's. That's fine.

5. 24 hours is a long time in politics. That's fine.

BONUS: our country's policy or the policy of our country? Both can be correct. It might depend on context. You would have to give us a complete sentence.


Thanks a lot. [strike]:).[/strike] Please don't try to make your own emoticons/smilies. Click on the :) button and choose the one you want.

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A large number of policemen were present on the place of accident.

The large number of policemen was present on the place of accident

Can you help me with this sentence? I have no idea for correct answer.

A large number of policemen were present at the accident place.
 

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Can you help me with this sentence? I have no idea for correct answer.

A large number of policemen were present at the accident place.

I would say: A large number of policemen were present at the accident.
 
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