Make vs. Makes - please advise which is correct...

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Andyw12345

#481862 Tue, 26 Feb 08 01:42 PM

Hi guys,

Should the below use make or makes:

...both of the groups explored make/makes a conscious effort to...

Many thanks in advance,

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Many thanks, Andy

Grammar Geek

#481874 Tue, 26 Feb 08 02:35 PM

Hi Andy,

Both... make a conscious effort to ...

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Yoong Liat

#481879 Tue, 26 Feb 08 02:38 PM

Andyw12345
both of the

both of the groups explored make/~~makes~~ a conscious effort to...

OR Both groups explored make a conscious effort to ...

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Yoong Liat

Andyw12345

#481881 Tue, 26 Feb 08 02:43 PM

Thanks very much for your help - this really is a greast site :-).