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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is or are?

Hello,
I have a question concerning following sentences:
The thing that particularly catches my attention is/are the eyes of the woman who is having her photo taken.
My biggest concern is/are my children.
I think 'is' is the correct answer...i am not sure, though.
I would be grateful if you would help me.
Best regards.
  

Top answer

If you start with the singular, continue with the same. 'The thing' and 'concern' are both singular, so go with "is".

— Philip

  • If you start with the singular, continue with the same.
  • 'The thing' and 'concern' are both singular, so go with "is".
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If you start with the singular, continue with the same.

'The thing' and 'concern' are both singular, so go with "is".
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AnonymousI have a question concerning following sentences:
The thing that particularly catches my attention is/are the eyes of the woman who is having her photo taken.
My biggest concern is/are my children.
I think 'is' is the correct answer...i am not sure, though
If the subject is singular, the verb has to be singular as well. In both of these se
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