0
John liao Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
subject verb agreement, New Concept English 2.90
Fish and chips has always been a favorite disk in Britain.
Why here two subjects "fish" and "chips" can agree with singular verb "has been"?
Why here two subjects "fish" and "chips" can agree with singular verb "has been"?
Top answer
john liao Fish and chips has always been a favorite dis h in Britain. 'Fish and chips' is regarded as one meal rather than two items, as are 'bacon and eggs', 'bread and butter' 'liver and onions' and other popular combinations.
- john liao Fish and chips has always been a favorite dis h in Britain.
- 'Fish and chips' is regarded as one meal rather than two items, as are 'bacon and eggs', 'bread and butter' 'liver and onions' and other popular combinations.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
john liaoFish and chips has always been a favorite dish in Britain.'Fish and chips' is regarded as one meal rather than two items, as are 'bacon and eggs', 'bread and butter' 'liver and onions' and other popular combinations.
00
john liaoWhy here two subjects "fish" and "chips" can agree with singular verb "has been"?It is not two subjects. It is a single recipe or dish: https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=fish+and+c
0
Related Questions