is or are

AnonymousHi, I'm unsure about the two extracts...

1) Things being thrown from the stands IS/ARE a concern (I think 'are', but I have a sneaky feeling it's 'is'!)

2) All of the things he has done IS/ARE disgraceful (Here I think 'are')

You're correct.

As always, Mr Liat, thanks for your response

AnonymousAs always, Mr Liat, thanks for your response

You're welcome.

AnonymousHi, I'm unsure about the two extracts...

1) Things being thrown from the stands IS/ARE a concern (I think 'are', but I have a sneaky feeling it's 'is'!)

2) All of the things he has done IS/ARE disgraceful (Here I think 'are')

Thanks

Correct me if I am wrong.

I think “is” is the righ

I agree with you, Goodman. Even though the word 'things' is plural, it is not simply the 'things' themselves that are a concern. It is the 'throwing of things' (i.e. this particular activity) that is a concern.

But what about...

'The things being thrown from the stands ARE/IS a concern'

Surely 'are' is need here?

Good question, Anon.

I'd say the addition of the word 'the' would change the meaning somewhat and place the focus of the concern more on the 'things' themselves and less on the activity. In that case, I'd go for 'are'.

Hi Anon

My apologies for giving you the wrong answer. After reading Goodman's and Amy's replies, I agree that 'is' is the correct verb. I should have read the sentence more carefully.

1) Things being thrown from the stands IS/ARE a concern (I think 'are', but I have a sneaky feeling it's 'is'!) Yes, it is "it's".

"Things being thrown from the sta

YankeeI agree with you, Goodman. Even though the word 'things' is plural, it is not simply the 'things' themselves that are a concern. It is the 'throwing of things' (i.e. this particular activity) that is a concern.

Amy,

So relieved ! I thought I was going get wormed

GoodmanAmy,
So relieved ! I thought I was going get wormedAhem! What do you mean by "get worme