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Words like scissors or pants are examples of words with a plural form but a singular meaning.
The verbs that go with them agree with their plural form, not with the meaning (which is singular):
These scissors need sharpening. (not "This scissors needs sharpening.")
These pants go well with my yellow blouse. (not "This pants goes well with my yellow blouse.")
But this is an aspect of English which is slowly changing. These days you will often hear 'This scissors needs sharpening' - and sometimes even see it written. A teacher will still mark it wrong though.
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What are some examples of nouns that are always plural?
These nouns are always plural and they always take plural verbs: * glasses * pants/trousers * shorts * pajamas * jeans * people * police * scissors
What is a single verb?
A single verb is a verb that agrees with a single noun. Verbs need to agree with their nouns. Single-word verbs are verbs that are not compound verbs.
Is scissors a verb?
Obviously, the word "SCISSORS" is NOT a verb. It is a noun. Verbs are what we call action words. Nouns, on the other hand, are names of people, places, dates, things, etc.
What agreements do verbs have with nouns?
They have to agree since the verb is the action wich the noun takes withing the sentence.
Discuss two types of agreement in grammar?
Subjects and verbs agree in person and number (I am, the tree is, they are). Some adjectives (determiners) agree with nouns in number (this man, these men). In Spanish, adjectives also agree in gender with nouns (casa blanca, zapato blanco).
What is false A verbs can include contractions B verbs can be multiple words C proper nouns need capitalized D coordinating conjunctions means joining verbs with verbs nouns with nouns etc?
A) Verbs can be multiple words C) Proper nouns need to be capitalized D) Coordinating conjunctions join similar grammatical elements like verbs with verbs or nouns with nouns
The problem of hidden morphemes in irregular nouns and verbs?
details on hidden morphemes in irregular nouns and verbs
What is the name of adjectives verbs and nouns?
Adjectives, verbs, and nouns are words or parts of speech.
When writing you use verbs and nouns?
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What nouns and verbs begin with 'e'?
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What are some verbs for silicon?
Silicon is a noun. Verbs don't describe nouns, adjectives describe nouns.
What are ten verbs to describe a haunted house?
Verbs don't describe nouns. Adjectives describe nouns.
