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Simon Lee Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Adding "s" to a verb to support a plural noun?

Do I have to add a "s" to a verb if the verb is supporting a plural noun?

1. The treatment cures babies.
2. The treatment cure babies.

Sorry, I cannot think of any better example. I hope my questions is understandable.
  

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If the noun is singular, add an s to the verb in this case. If the noun is plural, use the base form of the verb. The treatment cure s babies.

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  • If the noun is singular, add an s to the verb in this case.
  • If the noun is plural, use the base form of the verb.
  • The treatment cure s babies.
  • The treatment s cure babies.
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If the noun is singular, add an s to the verb in this case. If the noun is plural, use the base form of the verb.

The treatment cures babies.
The treatments cure babies.
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Aspara GusIf the noun is singular, add an s to the verb in this case. If the noun is plural, use the base form of the verb.

The treatment cures babies.
The treatments cure babies.
But that's different.

1. The treatment cures babies.
This means that only one treatment cures babies.

2. The treatments cure babies.
This means
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