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  1. mbaslam
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    #1 23-Nov-2004, 18:50

    Exclamation Verb

    I want to enquire which one of the following sentence is correct and why?
    A large number of organisms are seen.
    A large number of organisms is seen.
  2. Tdol
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    #2 24-Nov-2004, 08:30

    Re: Verb

    We use a plural after 'a number'.
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