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Cup cake Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Subject verb agreement

Hi Everyone,

Long time no post.

I saw the following sentence online, but I have an issue with it. Here is the sentence:

'A complement is a word or group of words that describe or rename the subject.'


Shouldn't the sentence read:

'A complement is a word or group of words that describes or renames the subject.'

I know that that last noun in a clause determines verb usage, but isn't subject - complement - the driver?


I hope this makes sense.

Thanks

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Cup cake Long time no post. Yes, I've noticed. Welcome back.

— CalifJim

  • Cup cake Long time no post.
  • Yes, I've noticed.
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  • ' Yes.
  • Actually, 'group' (the last noun phrase head in an 'or' grouping) is the driver.
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