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   > -----Beginning of the citation-----   
   > Historical opinion is now split. Some scholars think   
   > that the lack of contemporary accounts of Arthur mean   
   > he is a later invention.   
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   > 1. What about the absence of article before "Historical opinion"?   
   > 2. why do they write "mean" instead of "means"?   
      
   Not sure on #1.  However, #2 I believe is because "mean" is the plural   
   form, in this case "lack of accounts mean."  Accounts is plural, so mean is   
   also plural.  If the sentence said "lack of a contemporary account," the   
   writer would have used "means" instead as account is singular.   
      
   At least that is how I was taught it.  :)   
      
   Mike   
      
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