was or were?

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MyShirley

#343673 Mon, 26 Mar 07 02:44 PM

A survey using questionnaires and interviews was conducted.

A survey using questionnaires and interviews were conducted.

Which sentence is correct?

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Mister Micawber

#343676 Mon, 26 Mar 07 02:53 PM

A survey...was

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Orpheus

#343677 Mon, 26 Mar 07 02:54 PM

Was is correct as the subject of the sentence is 'a survey'.

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