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JuanZZZ Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary
Is or are ofter THE REST OF
Hi everyone:
Which is the correct form of the verb to be used after "the rest of"?
IS OR ARE?
Thanks in advance
Which is the correct form of the verb to be used after "the rest of"?
IS OR ARE?
Thanks in advance
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It depends whether the noun is a single or plural. The rest of the cake is to be eaten after supper. (one cake) The rest of the cakes are to be eaten after supper.
- It depends whether the noun is a single or plural.
- The rest of the cake is to be eaten after supper.
- (one cake) The rest of the cakes are to be eaten after supper.
- (many cakes).
- The rest of the car will be scrapped tomorrow.
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It depends whether the noun is a single or plural.
The rest of the cake is to be eaten after supper. (one cake)
The rest of the cakes are to be eaten after supper. (many cakes).
The rest of the car will be scrapped tomorrow. (one car)
The rest of the cars will be scrapped tomorrow. (many cars).
The rest of the cake is to be eaten after supper. (one cake)
The rest of the cakes are to be eaten after supper. (many cakes).
The rest of the car will be scrapped tomorrow. (one car)
The rest of the cars will be scrapped tomorrow. (many cars).
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