i have been wondering...

[chandalin]

hi all

i have been wondering when i learnt this :

when we use A number of ... + plural verb, while the number of ... + singular verb
can some smart guys here explain the reasons?

thank you

[Kimlong]

I'm not clever te Dalin, but can I eat your woders up??

+When we say the phrase A NUMBER OF, it means we talk about the amount of somethings, numbers of sth, a lot of sth...

Ex: A number of people are going to visit Kompong Som this summer= A lot of people are going to.........


+ On the condition that we talk about THE NUMBER OF, it refers to the figure of sth!
Ex: The number of people visited Cambodia on the year 2006 is greater than that 2005.

Is it fit your wonder?
Kimlong

[chandalin]

hi Kimlong!

Thank for your sharing here. You give me some light about it.
hey dont humble yourself Kimlong. I know you are clever and very active here.

Thank again