The Hawaiian alphabet, introduced by missionaries

[Freeguy]

The Hawaiian alphabet, introduced by missionaries in the 1820's consist of five vowels and only seven consonants.


shouldn't we use consists instead of consist here? Because alphabet is a countable noun!

Thanks!

 

[SoothingDave]

Yes, because "alphabet" is singular.

 

[Tdol]

I'd put a comma after 1820s.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I'd put a comma after 1820s.

So would I.