Grammar question!
Is it "There are a considerable number of Mexican restaurants in the area" or"There's a considerable number of Mexican restaurants in the area"
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Nora Deirdre - Jan 24, 2018 11:06:46 am PST #21436 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Fred Pete - Jan 24, 2018 11:08:53 am PST #21437 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
I've had "There is" and "There are" more or less drilled out of me. I'd say, "The area contains a considerable number of Mexican restaurants."
-t - Jan 24, 2018 11:09:33 am PST #21438 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
"There are" sounds better.
t /not actually knowledgeable
Jesse - Jan 24, 2018 11:10:38 am PST #21439 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I think the question is, is "a number" singular or plural? I could argue either way, I bet.
-t - Jan 24, 2018 11:18:06 am PST #21440 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, collective noun, right? Murky.
Hahaha, my supervisor wants my 5 Year Career Plan. Yeah, right, I totally have one of those.
Dana - Jan 24, 2018 11:31:43 am PST #21441 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Since I'd say "A number of restaurants are in the area," I'd go with "There are." But I like Fred's rephrasing.
Jesse - Jan 24, 2018 11:47:33 am PST #21442 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Rephrasing is often my solution.
I am out of sorts right now, which I know is because I'm more or less trying to do three jobs, but of course I'm not doing any of them well, and it's starting to catch up with me. AND in the meantime, I'm getting negative feedback on stuff my three-weeks-in staff member is doing WHICH IS FINE. The stuff she is doing is FINE. Jesus christ.
-t - Jan 24, 2018 12:19:31 pm PST #21443 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sorry to hear that, Jesse. Chill out, other people.
10 minutes before I can leave - not enough time to start anything new I don't think
Steph L. - Jan 24, 2018 12:31:32 pm PST #21444 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I'd go with "There are."
Calli - Jan 24, 2018 12:59:26 pm PST #21445 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Nora, I would go with "There are," as well.