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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Plural

please i wanna know the question
20 pounds .........(is -are)
8 kilograms .................(is_are)
  

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Subjects composed of noun phrases that indicate such things as a measured distance, a period of time, a specific quantity, or a sum of money, when considered as a single unit, take singular verbs. Therefore: 20 pounds is just about the right weight for a 1-year-old Golden Retriever. 8 kilograms is too heavy for you to carry.

  • Subjects composed of noun phrases that indicate such things as a measured distance, a period of time, a specific quantity, or a sum of money, when considered as a single unit, take singular verbs.
  • Therefore: 20 pounds is just about the right weight for a 1-year-old Golden Retriever.
  • 8 kilograms is too heavy for you to carry.
  • Pounds are used in the USA while kilograms are used in most Asian countries.
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Subjects composed of noun phrases that indicate such things as a measured distance, a period of time, a specific quantity, or a sum of money, when considered as a single unit, take singular verbs.

Therefore:

20 pounds is just about the right weight for a 1-year-old Golden Retriever.
8 kilograms is too heavy for you to carry.

Pounds are used i

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