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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

is vs are, subject or object?

I think it should match the subject, but not sure.

In the sentence: The primary offender is/are the companies.

Should is/are match the subject or the object?

Thanks for your help.
  

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Anonymous I think it should match the subject, but not sure. Right. — Anonymous The primary offender is/are the companies.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I think it should match the subject, but not sure.
  • Right.
  • — Anonymous The primary offender is/are the companies.
  • Therefore, the wise writer recasts: The primary offenders are the companies .
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AnonymousI think it should match the subject, but not sure.
Right. But this is awkward anyway, isn't it?—
AnonymousThe primary offender is/are the companies.
Therefore, the wise writer recasts: The primary offenders are the companies.
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