[stylist] Grammar question

[Marion Gwizdala]

Oops! The phrase, "only the three of us" in the example I gave is actually a 
dependent clause! That's what I get for showing off! (grin) If I were on a 
skateboard, I would have broken my arm! (smile)

Fraternally yours,
Marion


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> Which is correct:
>
> There is only three of us.
>
> Or
>
> There are only three of us.
>
> Thanks,
> Atty
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