0
Olgaa Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Subject Verb Agreement

Which of the variants is correct in these two sentences:

1. Road accidents is/are a very serious problem. My opinion - Is.

2. The most serious reason is/are road accidents. My opinion - Are.

Which of the Subject Verb Agreement rules is used here? And where is subject in these two sentences?
  

Top answer

In my opinion, you have them backward. The subject of #1 is "accidents," plural. The subject of #2 is "reason," singular.

— Avangi

  • In my opinion, you have them backward.
  • The subject of #1 is "accidents," plural.
  • The subject of #2 is "reason," singular.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
In my opinion, you have them backward.

The subject of #1 is "accidents," plural.

The subject of #2 is "reason," singular.
0

Related Questions