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a few pages is missing vs a few pages are missing

'A few pages are missing' is the more common and natural way to express that some pages are not present. 'A few pages is missing' could be used in a less common context where 'pages' is considered as a singular unit.
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a few pages is missing

This phrase is less common but can be used in specific contexts where 'pages' is treated as a singular unit.

This phrase can be used when referring to a few pages as a singular entity, rather than individual pages. It is less common than 'a few pages are missing.'
  • Front cover partially loose and back cover (and possibly a few pages) is missing. Olympic Edition. Contains manual and answer key to the Reading Workshop ...
  • Apr 18, 2015 ... While Onadera she found a missing page in a book but still there a few pages is missing. I think the last pages is in the book of chitoge ...
  • Jan 4, 2021 ... The notepad book is in used but good condition, a few pages is missing from the notepad, smaller surface marks is visible on the hard cover.

Alternatives:

  • a few pages are missing
  • a few pages have gone missing
  • a few pages have disappeared
  • a few pages have been lost
  • a few pages are not here

a few pages are missing

This is the more common and natural way to express that some pages are not present.

This phrase is the standard way to indicate that a small number of pages are not where they should be. It is widely used in everyday language.
  • Dec 5, 2022 ... Is there a Purpose to Archeology Journal Pages (Level 120, nearly have all mysteries complete, a few Pages are missing, I almost have all Relics).
  • In that session we saw some of the events then a few pages are missing, then we see some pages that we later in the session. We run a separate process where ...
  • A few pages are missing from the book. Date.Original, 1850-01-03. Date.Digital, 2011-08-15. Coverage ...
  • Mar 13, 2012 ... If a large number of pages are damaged, we sometimes just have to replace the entire book. However, if only a few pages are missing we have a ...
  • May 23, 2024 ... Hi, I am purchasing a flat and a few pages are missing. The seller propose indemnity insurance to cover this but I am worried it will affect ...
  • Jan 15, 2018 ... When this cult comedy, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom which roughly translates to a few pages are missing in the middle got released in the ...
  • Oct 29, 2013 ... The only problem is that a few pages are missing! So, wondering if anyone here has (or knows of someone who may have) plans or frames for ...
  • Jan 30, 2024 ... Originally Answered: Can I still use my passport if a few pages are missing? ·. Definitely No!!! Not only that, if some pages of your ...
  • Jul 24, 2020 ... Extremely helpful. However, I noticed in the link a few pages are missing. Do you know of anywhere I might be able to find them? Thanks again.
  • Feb 25, 2021 ... Can I still use my passport if a few pages are missing? Definitely No!!! Not only that, if some pages of your passport are lost (missing) ...

Alternatives:

  • a few pages have gone missing
  • a few pages have disappeared
  • a few pages have been lost
  • a few pages are not here
  • some pages are missing

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