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Tue 31 Dec, 2013 10:00 am
What is the difference between ""a huge amount of work" need to be done" and ""a huge amount of work" needs to be done"?
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Noting various risks and challenges ahead, Xi admitted that "a huge amount of work" need to be done in order to ensure a better life for the people.
@oristarA,
"a huge amount of work" is singular, so
needs is correct.
"a large number of tasks
need to done."
@Region Philbis,
Region Philbis wrote:
"a huge amount of work" is singular, so needs is correct.
"a large number of tasks need to done."
The full context is here.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-12/31/content_17208098.htm
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes new year message.
The official media reported it and made such mistake.
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