were or was?

[Kurius]

Hello,

Should I say:

There were only 10 people in the group.
or
There was only 10 people in the group.

?

Thanks in advance,

Kurius

[Mister Micawber]

were
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Sapka]

There was only 10 people in the group.

[Beeesneees]

Sapka,

Why have you contradicted Mr Micawber? He provided the correct answer.

"There were only ten people in the group."
were - plural
was - singular
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Cheers m' dears!

[Ashby169]

were

10 people are plural