MobileRead Forums - View Single Post

HarryT · 08-28-2013, 05:38 AM

Yes, I see your point; you're considering the collective whole of the "1 in 6" rather than the 1 individually. I think it's a case where either a singular or plural could be considered correct, although personally I prefer the singular in this case.

08-28-2013, 05:38 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 80,582 Karma: 73952521 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, I see your point; you're considering the collective whole of the "1 in 6" rather than the 1 individually. I think it's a case where either a singular or plural could be considered correct, although personally I prefer the singular in this case.