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the british was vs the british were

The correct phrase is "the British were." In this case, "British" is a plural noun, so it should be followed by the plural verb "were." The phrase "the British was" is incorrect because it uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 973 views

the british was

This phrase is incorrect. It uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

Incorrect - should be "the British were."
  • Resistance to the British was coordinated through the Second Continental Congress. Claiming King George III's rule was tyrannical and violated the rights of ...
  • The land invasion force for the British was led by Ross, who would be killed in the second shift of the American defense by an American sharpshooter whose ...
  • The immediate response of the British was a two hour cannon barrage at the heights, which had no effect because the British guns could not reach the American ...
  • The Americans had sunk 22 vessels so a close approach by the British was not possible. That evening the connonading stopped, but at about 1 a.m. on the 14th,  ...

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  • the British were

the british were

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Correct - use when referring to a group of British people.

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