was were

[abcdeflearn]

More than one convict ( was . were) sentenced to death.


Should I use" was" or " were" in the sentence?


Thanks

[Marius Hancu]

Search the New York Times:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Anytimes.com+%22more+than+one+person+was%2 2&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Anytimes.com+%22more+than+one+person+were% 22&btnG=Search

draw the appropriate conclusions, and don't rehash stuff which has been discussed to death in other forums:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22more+than+one+convict+were%22&btnG=Search

[abcdeflearn]

Thanks, pal.

When I see both plural form and singular form on the net, it is hard for me to judge which is right.

[Bridget]

draw the appropriate conclusions, and don't rehash stuff which has been discussed to death in other forums:

Please stop moderating.

Notice the word "please" there. It seems to be missing from your vocabulary.