tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2008780928310026421..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Collector's ItemsDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16750334387147770792014-07-17T12:01:02.313-06:002014-07-17T12:01:02.313-06:00I also have trouble with None of them is/are. I kn...I also have trouble with None of them is/are. I know it's is, them being part of a prepositional phrase, but it always sounds wrong. I've seen many writers use are, and I'm wondering if it has become acceptable.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9251413924636760952014-07-15T07:27:11.605-06:002014-07-15T07:27:11.605-06:00Succinct discussion makes the point well: a group ...Succinct discussion makes the point well: a group as one whole, singular verb; individuals in a group, plural verb. This is an important point for writers, so we need to take heed. Very helpful post, Style Maven.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43537085685469452332014-07-15T07:08:56.362-06:002014-07-15T07:08:56.362-06:00I usually have to look them up every time. Calling...I usually have to look them up every time. Calling something a "pair" like a pair of pants or a pair of underwear has always confused me. How on earth did that get started? :)Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.com