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16 Sep 2014, 14:38
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Hello experts 
In Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Page 46, last sentence:
In the Senate, the majority has coalesced into a unified voting block.
I thought the noun "majority" can only be used on countable noun. therefore it should be followed by "have coalesced". Does anyone know what happen here?
Many thanks,
Gordon
In Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Page 46, last sentence:
In the Senate, the majority has coalesced into a unified voting block.
I thought the noun "majority" can only be used on countable noun. therefore it should be followed by "have coalesced". Does anyone know what happen here?
Many thanks,
Gordon
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17 Sep 2014, 19:01
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gordonf35,
I believe if the word "majority" is used to describe a collection of things it is plural. However, if it is used to describe a consolidated group as it is in this case, then it is singular.
If the sentence were changed like this, then it would be plural:
"In the Senate, the majority of senators have coalesced..."
Hope this helps.
I believe if the word "majority" is used to describe a collection of things it is plural. However, if it is used to describe a consolidated group as it is in this case, then it is singular.
If the sentence were changed like this, then it would be plural:
"In the Senate, the majority of senators have coalesced..."
Hope this helps.
TheFloridian
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17 Sep 2014, 19:04
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This style guide from the Economist may also be helpful: https://www.economist.com/style-guide/singular-or-plural
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