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Poppyman Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

"company" Is it a plural or singular?

Hello.

"Given the economic climate, I'll be surprised if the company make a profit this year." Why not "makes"?

Thanks.
  

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Makes is fine and most Americans would opt for it. The British often use plural verbs with words like company. CB

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Makes is fine and most Americans would opt for it. The British often use plural verbs with words like company.

CB
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Thank you!
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