Question
A number of small bruises __________ present upon examination.
A) was
B) were
I say it's B, but it could also A because they both work.
A) was
B) were
I say it's B, but it could also A because they both work.
Answers
Ms. Sue
The verb is the singular <i>was</i> because the subject, <i>number</i>, is singular.
Marie
Gotcha, Thanks:)
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.