0
Believer Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
an amount lumped together?
Hi,
Are these showing the concept of lumping a total amount as to make it a single amount?
An extra three thousand pesos is needed to place him in a well-fitted apartment.
He failed to follow through with his health regimen and has gained an extra fifteen pounds.
Are these showing the concept of lumping a total amount as to make it a single amount?
An extra three thousand pesos is needed to place him in a well-fitted apartment.
He failed to follow through with his health regimen and has gained an extra fifteen pounds.
Top answer
I don't quite understand your terminology-- to me, a total amount = a single amount , but -- yes, the 3000 pesos and 15 pounds can be treated as a single quantity and take the singular verb.
- I don't quite understand your terminology-- to me, a total amount = a single amount , but -- yes, the 3000 pesos and 15 pounds can be treated as a single quantity and take the singular verb.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
I don't quite understand your terminology-- to me, a total amount = a single amount, but -- yes, the 3000 pesos and 15 pounds can be treated as a single quantity and take the singular verb.
0
Related Questions