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there is a number of people vs there are a number of people

The correct phrase is 'there are a number of people.' In this case, 'number' is being used as a plural noun, so it should be followed by 'are' instead of 'is.'

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 7926 views

there is a number of people

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Number' in this context should be followed by 'are' instead of 'is.'

Incorrect. Use 'there are a number of people' instead.
  • Jan 5, 2022 ... However every time I look there there is a number of people from various different kingdoms just walking about there and then they slowly starve ...
  • Mohammed Abdul-Malek from Saudi Arabia asks: 1. When can I use 'If I was…'? 2. Which is correct: 'there is a number of people' or 'there are a number of ...
  • Dec 16, 2019 ... ... there is a number of people who don't understand what White privilege is and argue that it does not exist. For diversity, equity, and ...
  • Mar 15, 2023 ... It is saying what is happening. “There are,” is pointing out that there is a number of people.
  • Nov 22, 2018 ... All workers must receive correct training and follow safety procedures, but there is a number of people whose jobs are vital to crane ...
  • ... there is a number of people there, as you said, maybe don't have friends or don't think they have friends. They won't even avail themselves of services. DR ...
  • Does anyone else actually like it when it the days get shorter and the weather gets worse? Recently I've found out that there is a number of people who don't ...
  • 'Several' as a determiner modifies a plural noun and is used to indicate that there is a number of people or things that are more than two but not very many.
  • May 1, 2024 ... Rhianon Passmore mentioned in her contribution about compensation, where there is a number of people who have been forced onto prepayment ...

Alternatives:

  • there are a number of people

there are a number of people

This phrase is correct in English. 'Number' is being used as a plural noun, so it should be followed by 'are.'

Correct. Use 'there are a number of people' when referring to a group of people.
  • Sep 1, 2019 ... BUT:— There are a number of people who… The English language has over 2,000 grammar rules and about a third of them have exceptions. Welcome ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... It is something that we have seen in the independent music scene. As I mentioned before, there are a number of people looking to get their egos ...
  • Jan 24, 2019 ... There are a number of people out there who are not a huge fan of vegetables. I am one of them. As a kid, I was not allowed to leave the ...
  • Nov 11, 2017 ... I was selfish, narcissistic, and insensitive in my past, and there are a number of people who have had to shoulder the burden of my failures.
  • Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation · 1. When can I use 'If I was…'? · 2. Which is correct: 'there is a number of people' or 'there are a number of people'? · 3.
  • Feb 17, 2024 ... There are a number of people I have in my circle of people who have cheered me on during my career. Some have been alongside me for 10 ...
  • Jan 8, 2024 ... There are a number of people focused on spreading rumors rather than what's important: respecting the family's loss while they mourn.
  • Oct 3, 2021 ... There are a number of people at the bus stop. There is the number of people at the bus stop. What does ARE correspond with? If you say it ...
  • Nov 28, 2022 ... Behind projects and innovation there are a number of people involved that help shape the culture of Adore Me Tech. It's difficult to capture ...

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