were : was

Posted By: EvaEv on 2008-05-16
In Reply to: 50 cc were or was infused - sm - sammypot

Subject: were : was

I asked an English language expert and her answer was:

'I would opt for were. 50cc is read as "50 ccs" which is definitely plural.'

I'm always happy to help resolve grammatical disputes!

Does the medical language have different grammar rules?

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50 cc were or was infused - sm - sammypot
- It's singular. BOS p 407 at the very top. - Apple Scruff
- were : was - EvaEv
- w e r e infused...see Google...it's plural ! - EvaEv
- I would say 'were' infused, as 50 cc is plural - EvaEv
  - You should use "was" as the 50 cc is a considered...sm - Correction
    - Units of measure take singular - kmj
      - Thank you - I do it this way, but have a partner who disagrees - sm - sammypot

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