Require or Requires

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Which is correct?An ubiquitous web presence (require or requires) an effective WPO strategy.What is the rule when it comes to require / requires?

Surfer · Accepted Answer

Requires, since an ubiquitous web presence is singular form.

RandomGuy · Answer

A ubiquitous web presence requires an effective WPO strategy.

The verb is singular because the subject is singular.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousWhat is the rule when it comes to require / requires?

The rules of agreement do not depend on any specific verb. All verbs, even require, follow the same rule.

In the third person, requires goes with singular subjects; require goes with plural subjects. This pattern is the same for all verbs.

AnonymousAn A ubiquitous web presence (require or requires) an effective WPO strategy.

I don't see a single plural word in the whole sentence, do you? I don't see how a plural verb can be used.

CJ

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