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[1] I want to know whether "a series of + plural nouns" is used with "singular verbs" or "plural verbs".

[2] I want ot know whether "a series of" is used with "countable singular nouns".


[3] I want ot know whether "a series of" is used with "uncountable singular nouns".

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[4] I want to know whether "series of + plural nouns" is used with "plural verbs" or not.

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What a great question
Yes, we say 'a series of' + plural noun, even though 'series' has an 's'.
Strange.
No, we can not use single nouns or uncountable nouns with this phrase (or is it a clause?)
The reason we use 'a' is:
Series is both a singular and a plural form. When it has the singular sense of �one set,� it takes a singular verb, even when series is followed by of and a plural noun: A series of lectures is scheduled. When it has the plural sense of �two or more sets,� it takes a plural verb: Two series of lectures are scheduled: one for experts and one for laypeople. (From http://dictionary.reference.com)
I hope this helps.
Mike
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