| 词组 | plural expressions with singular verbs |
| 释义 | Contents overview plural expressions with singular verbsmore than one: + singular verbmore than one: + singular verb + singular verb 129.311128United States: + singular verb/pronounUnited States: + singular verb/pronoun + singular verb/pronoun 129.611869129 plural expressions with singular verbs1amounts and quantities: that five poundsWhen we talk about amounts and quantities we usually use singular determiners, verbs and pronouns, even if the noun is plural.Where is that five pounds I lent you? (not Where are those five pounds …?)Twenty miles is a long way to walk.'We've only got five cans of juice left.''That isn't enough.'More than 41 inches of snow has fallen on the city this winter.2calculationsSingular verbs are often possible after plural number subjects in spoken calculations.Two and two is/are four.Ten times five is fifty. (or Ten fives are fifty.)For more about spoken calculations, 322.21–22.3more than oneMore than one is generally used with a singular noun and verb.More than one person is going to have to find a new job.4one of …Expressions beginning one of normally have a plural noun and a singular verb.One of my friends is getting married. (not One of my friends are …)For singular and plural verbs in relative clauses after one of …, 130.1.5andSome expressions joined by and have singular determiners, verbs and pronouns (130.4). This happens when the two nouns are used together so often that we think of them as a single idea.This gin and tonic isn't very strong, is it?Your toast and honey is on the table.6countries and organisations: The United States is …Plural names of countries usually have singular verbs and pronouns.The United States is anxious to improve its image in Latin America.Plural names of organisations may also have singular verbs and pronouns.Consolidated Fruitgrowers has just taken over Universal Foodstores.Previous Next |
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