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SuperESL Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Plural Singular

"The [outcome] of international [struggle] mirrors the balance of power."

"The [outcomes] of international [struggle] mirror the balance of power."

"The [outcome] of international [struggles] mirros the balance of power."

"The [outcomes] of international [struggles] mirror the balance of power."

I have no idea how to go about deciding which of these sentences are correct or at least acceptable and which of them outright wrong grammar-wise.

Joe
  

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Hi Joe, All are ok, I feel. Remember: With a singular subject, use a plural verb... Here: You use 'outcome' with plural verb 'mirrors'.

— Prajwalkr

  • Hi Joe, All are ok, I feel.
  • Remember: With a singular subject, use a plural verb...
  • Here: You use 'outcome' with plural verb 'mirrors'.
  • Prajwal
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Hi Joe,

All are ok, I feel.

Remember:

With a singular subject, use a plural verb...

Here: You use 'outcome' with plural verb 'mirrors'.

Prajwal
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Dear Prajwal,

I think 'mirrors' is a singular verb; 'mirror' would be for a plural subject.

Cheers,

Joe.
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Silly me.

You use a singular verb with a singular subject.

Visit:http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.asp for details.

'mirrors' is a singular verb, and 'mirror' is a pl
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