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subject-verb
agreement
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2019 1
Some nouns can look singular, but
are followed by a plural verb
conjugation and vice versa.
Let’s look at:
1. Nouns followed by a singular or plural verb conjugation.
2. Nouns followed by either a singular or plural verb conjugation.
3. Complex nouns.
4. Nouns that refer to quantity.
Singular
Learning a language and speaking it to a high level is valuable.
Plural
My friends who come from all around the world speak two languages.
With nouns that refer to quantity, the verb agrees with the main verb.
Plural
is (be) recommended.
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