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What is the simple subject of the following sentence: A large number of swimmers competed in the race.

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Answered by Writeacher
It's a tricky one!

The verb is 'competed' so you're tempted to say swimmers, right? But 'swimmers' is the object of the preposition 'of.' So what's left that could be the subject?
Answered by Anonymous
number of swimmers
Answered by Michael
Number
Answered by Anonymous
Number
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