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Ana
04-26-2009, 08:12 AM
Can somebody please tell me which one of the sentences below is correct?

1. A high percentage of respondents has attended group meetings.
2. A high percentage of respondents have attended group meetings.

Thanks in advance for your help.

:)
Maeve
03-18-2010, 01:57 PM
Can somebody please tell me which one of the sentences below is correct?

1. A high percentage of respondents has attended group meetings.
2. A high percentage of respondents have attended group meetings.

Thanks in advance for your help.

:)

Ana,
The general rule is to go with the number of the noun nearest the verb, in this case, Sentence 2.