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The Number Of versus A Number Of

Posted on November 6, 2008 by languageandgrammar

A number of should be used with a plural verb. Think of it this way: A number of equates to the word they. A number of fans buy tickets at the game. (They buy tickets.)  A number of dogs in our … Continue reading →

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