Is this correct subject-verb agreement? In the sentence: A majority of people support(s) the proposition. Should it read support or supports? Why?
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1 Answer
May 22, 2018
See explanation.
Explanation:
The subject of this sentence is the singular noun majority, so the verb has to be third person singular - supports.
The correct sentence is: A majority of people supports the proposition.
