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There were mixed opinions on vs There was mixed opinions about

Both phrases are similar in meaning, but the correct one is 'there were mixed opinions on.' 'Opinions' is a plural noun, so it should be followed by a plural verb 'were.' 'On' is the correct preposition to use in this context.

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There were mixed opinions on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that there were different opinions about a particular topic or issue. 'On' is the correct preposition to use after 'opinions.'

Examples:

  • There were mixed opinions on the new policy.
  • There were mixed opinions on the best way to approach the problem.
  • Two sectors are being mixed up in an opinion that deals with the development of the Community's railways.
  • Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, where democratisation in Turkey is concerned, the picture is mixed, in my opinion, with progress on some points and stagnation and deterioration on others.
  • There were mixed reports of results between some previous versions of KDE.
  • It must be said, however, that among our fellow citizens and until recently there were mixed perceptions of the euro.
  • My breaths that were mixed with tears, there were too many of those days.
  • There were mixed reports of results between some previous versions of & kde;. To be safe, you may like to back up your entire & kde; configuration.
  • There were different opinions on the way to achieve reforms.
  • There were no votes against, and I see no new reasons to change my opinion on this.
  • Mr President, Mrs Pack, ladies and gentlemen, any opinion on Albania can only be mixed.
  • Each Member State has the opportunity to block any newcomer, even if it would like to admit this newcomer if there were not a difference of opinion on one sensitive detail.
  • When we reintegrated our atoms were mixed.
  • Mr President, Mr Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I am very unhappy to see that the PPE has taken a stance without consulting the other members of the delegation, and is even quoting the delegation as if there were a common opinion on this issue.
  • You were mixed up in the smuggling all along.
  • She said that my feelings toward her were mixed.
  • The analysed blood samples taken from your garage were mixed.
  • It seems that you two were mixed together without really knowing why.
  • The trunks were mixed in with gym clothes.
  • MEPs were mixed on the question of whether the tests will be stringent enough.
  • The torsos and limbs were mixed up.
  • It seems that the pills Mr. Vega taken, were mixed with potassium.

Alternatives:

  • there were differing opinions on
  • there were conflicting opinions on
  • there were varied opinions on
  • there were diverse opinions on
  • there were contrasting opinions on

There was mixed opinions about

This phrase is incorrect. 'Opinions' is a plural noun and should be followed by a plural verb.

  • On whether the EU should take the next step and develop its own "EU Tax" there was mixed response among MEPs.
  • I didn't even know there was a campaign to have an opinion about.
  • During the exchange of views, it soon became apparent that there are very different opinions about the labelling of mixed feed.
  • No shortage of opinions about Beethoven.
  • I need your opinion about something.
  • Especially when pain was mixed with the pleasure.
  • Charles was mixed up in something terrible.
  • You said this afternoon your husband was mixed up in something.
  • He was mixed up with that fire at the factory.
  • Mandy's blood was mixed with yours.
  • Maybe Agent Hatford was mixed up with Mingus or Os Punho somehow.
  • That girl was mixed up in something big.
  • Derek was mixed up with some disreputable people.
  • Then martin odum was mixed up in a homicide.
  • As firsts dates go, I'd say that was mixed signals.
  • Derek was mixed up with some disreputable people.
  • It appears... the osmium was mixed with another element.
  • The performance of transition countries was mixed in 1998.
  • The evolution of various economic indicators of the Community industry during the period considered was mixed.
  • Therefore, the picture of the Union industry was mixed.

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