Re: How would you type this?

I guess so? LOL

LizzieB. wrote: 
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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