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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Can "what" at the start of a sentence used to refer to something be plural?

Should I use "is" or "are" in the sentence below?

What captivates me about orthodontics is the challenge of changing the natural inclinations of one’s dentition through the application of analytical reasoning along with the intricacies of effective patient management.

Is this sentence grammatically correct? (Is there a way to make this sound better?)
  

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This sentence is correct grammatically, except 'inclinations' should be 'inclination'. Since you are talking about a singular challenge, the 'captivates' and the 'what' are correct.

  • This sentence is correct grammatically, except 'inclinations' should be 'inclination'.
  • Since you are talking about a singular challenge, the 'captivates' and the 'what' are correct.
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This sentence is correct grammatically, except 'inclinations' should be 'inclination'. Since you are talking about a singular challenge, the 'captivates' and the 'what' are correct.

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