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False Singulars.
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (11 ed.)
A few plural nouns are used so often in the singular that they are often paired with a singular verb. The agenda has been set for our next meeting. Frequently treated erroneously in this way are the plurals bacteria, criteria, phenomena, and memoranda. The distinction between singular and plural, however, should be retained; when the singular is intended, use ...View:
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