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01-02-2017 | 07:47 PM
#81
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Actually, no. "...were not any reading comprehension tests..." would be correct, the way you were trying to correct him. You would not say "There were not reading comprehension test". Were is used with plural subjects.
"...was no reading comprehension test..." was grammatically correct. Was is used with a singular subject.
"...was no reading comprehension test..." was grammatically correct. Was is used with a singular subject.
I worked for your company (XJT) first so, no. However your sentence is grammatically incorrect. It should say "I'm guessing there were not any reading comprehension test where you worked". But I'm guessing there were not any spelling or grammer tests when you were hired either, so I can understand your deficiencies.
01-02-2017 | 07:54 PM
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Actually, no. "...were not any reading comprehension tests..." would be correct, the way you were trying to correct him. You would not say "There were not reading comprehension test". Were is used with plural subjects.
"...was no reading comprehension test..." was grammatically correct. Was is used with a singular subject.
"...was no reading comprehension test..." was grammatically correct. Was is used with a singular subject.
Yep. The problem with thinking one knows everything is that one makes incorrect, corrections.
01-02-2017 | 07:55 PM
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01-02-2017 | 08:03 PM
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To add to the ball pit.
When to use no or not
My most humble mistake to drop an "s" from test. My phone doesn't always provide the best viewing area for proper responses without auto correct.
When to use no or not
My most humble mistake to drop an "s" from test. My phone doesn't always provide the best viewing area for proper responses without auto correct.
01-02-2017 | 08:09 PM
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01-02-2017 | 08:15 PM
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There is nothing humble about being incorrect when attempting to correct someone. Just hang your head in shame, and try again tomorrow. 
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