Uncategorized Some nouns are preceded by a lot of, a plenty of, a great deal of, etc. These nouns take a singular verb when they refer to amount or quantity. But they take a plural verb when they refer to number. April 21, 2023 bk959529 162 Views 0 Comments Some nouns are preceded by a lot of a plenty of a great deal of etc. These nouns take a singular verb when they refer to amount or quantity, There is plenty of juice in the glass. Read More
Uncategorized A relative pronoun’s verb must agree with its antecedent in number and person. April 21, 2023 bk959529 73 Views 0 Comments A relative pronoun’s verb must agree with its antecedent in number and person., It was I who am responsible for this mess. Read More
Uncategorized When two or more singular subjects are joined by with, as well as, besides, the verb is in singular form. April 21, 2023 bk959529 64 Views 0 Comments The captain with his coach was practising for the next match., When two or more singular subjects are joined by with as well as besides the verb is in singular form. Read More
Uncategorized A plural noun which is the name of a book or country always receives a singular verb. April 21, 2023 bk959529 139 Views 0 Comments A plural noun which is the name of a book or country always receives a singular verb., The United States is a powerful nation. * The Arabian Nights is a collection of amazing stories. Read More
Uncategorized Confusing nouns, plural in form but singular in meaning, take singular verb. April 21, 2023 bk959529 84 Views 0 Comments Confusing nouns plural in form but singular in meaning take singular verb., Physics is an important branch of science. * The second innings was enjoyed thoroughly by the crowd. Read More
Uncategorized A collective noun may take both singular and plural verb. April 20, 2023 bk959529 98 Views 0 Comments A collective noun may take both singular and plural verb., The family is driving across the country this summer. The family are doing a different work. Read More
Uncategorized Always remember that, when either and neither are used as pronouns, they are treated as singular and always take the singular verb. April 20, 2023 bk959529 80 Views 0 Comments Always remember that when either and neither are used as pronouns they are treated as singular and always take the singular verb., Example: Either of the books is fine for IELTS preparation. Read More
Uncategorized When the subjects joined by ‘either or’ or ‘neither nor’ are of different persons, the verb will agree in person and number with the noun nearest to it. April 20, 2023 bk959529 84 Views 0 Comments Neither you nor your staff members know how to behave., When the subjects joined by ‘either or’ or ‘neither nor’ are of different persons the verb will agree in person and number with the noun nearest to it. Read More
Uncategorized If one of the subjects is plural, then the verb agrees to the nearest subject in number. In such case, generally the plural subject is placed next to the verb. April 20, 2023 bk959529 103 Views 0 Comments Either my parents or my siblings are coming to the parent-teacher meeting. * Either ten pastries or two cakes are, If one of the subjects is plural then the verb agrees to the nearest subject in number. In such case generally the plural subject is placed next to the verb. Read More
Uncategorized The singular subjects joined by or, either…or, neither…nor receive a singular verb. April 20, 2023 bk959529 82 Views 0 Comments Neither the director nor the actor is interested in making the film. * Either my uncle or my aunt is, The singular subjects joined by or either…or neither…nor receive a singular verb. Read More
