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If there is both a singular and a plural subject in a sentence what will the verb be?
There are some special rules for compound subjects. Subjects joined by the word and will always use the plural noun (except where the word each or every is used). If the subjects are joined by the words or or nor, the verb will match the last subject in the pair or group.
Examples
The king and his counselors wait for the queen.
The counselors and the king wait for the queen.
Either the king or his counselors wait for the queen.
Either the counselors or the king waits for the queen.
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Also, recognize the subject where there is a prepositional phrase:
The key to the doors remains in the drawer.
In this sentence key is the subject so the verb is singular (has an S).
The keys to the door remain in the drawer.
Now the subject is plural and the verb is plural (drops the S).
What else can I help you with?
Do you use plural or singular verbs for conjuntions?
Plural or singular verbs are not important for conjunctions. They are only important for the subjects of a sentence and conjunctions are not subjects.eg.He walks through the park everyday.he = singular subject, walks = verb through = conjunction.They walk through the park every day.they = plural subject, walk = verb, through = conjunction.Notice the form of the verb for the singular subject - verb + s. Also notice the conjunction remains the same for both sentences.
Can verbs be plural and singular?
Yes verbs can be both. For example "is" is singular and "are" is plural.
Is discuss singular?
'Discuss' is a verb. In english, only nouns and pronouns have singular and plural forms. the verb discuss can be used with both singular nouns and pronouns (I discuss) and plural nouns and pronouns (we discuss).
Is the word you a singular subject pronoun?
The pronoun you is both singular and plural, subjective and objective. Examples: Subject singular: You may have a snack. Object singular: The sandwich is for you. Subject plural: You are all invited to our barbecue. Object plural: Joe and Joan, we're expecting you too.
Is discussed a singular or plural?
The word discussed is a verb, the past tense of discuss. This verb can be used for a singular or plural subject or object. Examples:Singular subject: I discussed this problem with the principal.Plural subject: We discussed this problem with the principal.Singular subject, plural object: I discussed these problems with the principal.Plural subject, plural object: We discussed these problems with the principal.The noun form for the verb 'discussed' is discussion(singular) or discussions (plural).
Is physics singular plural or both?
"Physics" is typically considered a singular noun when referring to the scientific discipline as a whole. It can be treated as both singular and plural depending on how it is used in a sentence, for example: "Physics is a fascinating subject" (singular) vs. "The physics of the situation are complex" (plural).
Can verbs be plural and singular?
Yes verbs can be both. For example "is" is singular and "are" is plural.
Do you use plural or singular verbs for conjuntions?
Plural or singular verbs are not important for conjunctions. They are only important for the subjects of a sentence and conjunctions are not subjects.eg.He walks through the park everyday.he = singular subject, walks = verb through = conjunction.They walk through the park every day.they = plural subject, walk = verb, through = conjunction.Notice the form of the verb for the singular subject - verb + s. Also notice the conjunction remains the same for both sentences.
Is discuss singular?
'Discuss' is a verb. In english, only nouns and pronouns have singular and plural forms. the verb discuss can be used with both singular nouns and pronouns (I discuss) and plural nouns and pronouns (we discuss).
Is the word you a singular subject pronoun?
The pronoun you is both singular and plural, subjective and objective. Examples: Subject singular: You may have a snack. Object singular: The sandwich is for you. Subject plural: You are all invited to our barbecue. Object plural: Joe and Joan, we're expecting you too.
Is discussed a singular or plural?
The word discussed is a verb, the past tense of discuss. This verb can be used for a singular or plural subject or object. Examples:Singular subject: I discussed this problem with the principal.Plural subject: We discussed this problem with the principal.Singular subject, plural object: I discussed these problems with the principal.Plural subject, plural object: We discussed these problems with the principal.The noun form for the verb 'discussed' is discussion(singular) or discussions (plural).
Is music plural or singular?
Music means both. It depends what the sentence is.
Is vs are?
Is and are are both present tense be verbs. Is is the singular form and are is the plural form.He is always late.They are always early.Use is when you have a singular subject ( that is not I, then use I am).Use are when you have a plural subject.
What are the plural subject pronouns?
The plural subject pronouns take the place of a plural noun or two or more nouns or pronouns as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The plural subject pronouns are: we and they.The subject pronoun that functions as both singular and plural is: whoThe pronoun that functions as both singular and plural, subject and object is: you.Examples:The books were half price because they had some water damage.Jack and Jill came for a visit. They brought photos of their vacation.The people who come to the party will all get a gift.You will love the cake I made for you.
Is the sentence There were a man and a woman in the car grammatically correct?
No, that sentence should read there was a man and a woman in the car. If you were to say there were two people in the car, then the verb is plural for a plural subject, two people. But this way, the subject is a man, which is singular. The woman is also singular. The implied grammar is this: there was a man in the car and there was also a woman in the car. Singular in both cases.
When to use was vs were in an insubordinate clause?
Don't know what an insubordinate clause is, but I do know that "was" is singular, and "were" is plural. 2nd person (you) is an exception, you use "were" in both singular and plural: You were (singular, one person) You were (plural, all of you) Otherwise, like I said, you just use "was" in 1st person and 3rd person singular, and "were" in 1st and 3rd plural: I was (1st person singular) He/she/it was (3rd person singular) We were (1st person plural) They were (3rd person plural)
Is its singular or plural?
The pronoun 'it' is singular, third-person singular. It can be a subject or an object.The plural third-person pronouns are they (for a subject), and them (for the object of a sentence, or the object of a preposition).Example: The dog is old. It has weak joints.Example: I do love tulips. They are my favorite and I often buy them.
