Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Is vs are
There are a handful of Singapore watch labels, but one of them, HyperGrand, has been making huge waves overseas this year.
The above is an advertisement.
Shouldn't it be "is" instead of "are"?
Thanks.
The above is an advertisement.
Shouldn't it be "is" instead of "are"?
Thanks.
Top answer
tamguatlay Shouldn't it be "is" instead of "are"? No, not really. 'A handful of' is considered a quantifier.
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tamguatlayShouldn't it be "is" instead of "are"?No, not really. 'A handful of' is considered a quantifier. The subject is 'labels'.
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