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Zazzex Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
An Easy Plurality Question
Hello
When a subject is comprised of multiple uncountable nouns, should its verb be plural or singular?
Q. Which is correct?
A. Metal and wood are important.
B. Metal and wood is important.
Thanks in advance.
When a subject is comprised of multiple uncountable nouns, should its verb be plural or singular?
Q. Which is correct?
A. Metal and wood are important.
B. Metal and wood is important.
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
" It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb. If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or," then use a singular noun.
- " It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb.
- If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or," then use a singular noun.
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You have a compound subject, joined by "and."
It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb.
If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or," then use a singular noun.
It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb.
If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or," then use a singular noun.
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