Re: How would you type this?
RaeMorrill wrote:
But it isn't just the BOS. AMA Manual says the same thing: With units of
measure, always use a gingular verb: Five milliliters was injected.
The Gregg Manual states re collective nouns: If the group is acting as a
unit, use the singular form of the verb. It doesn't (that I can find)
mention this exact situation, but I think it does apply, i.e., the mL or
cc are one unit, all given together.
So it's analogous to "news," thus, 5 mm = 1 shot and 1 shot was injected?
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... The Gregg Manual states re collective nouns: If the group is acting as a unit, use the singular form of the verb. ...
(sci.med.transcription) - Re: a "group question"
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(alt.usage.english) - Re: a "group question"
... >>> constructions in both formal and informal BrEng. ... "When collective nouns in the singular ... > singular verb, a personal pronoun or determinder like it, ...
(alt.usage.english) - Re: Boiling water
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