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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Subject verb agreement question
Hi wondering if you could help me with the following sentence. Not sure if it should be a singular or plural verb?
In many horror movies, there [is or are] a wise character, a scary character, and a heroic character.
Not sure if the verb should be 'is' or 'are'?
thanks.
In many horror movies, there [is or are] a wise character, a scary character, and a heroic character.
Not sure if the verb should be 'is' or 'are'?
thanks.
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Anonymous Not sure if the verb should be 'is' or 'are'? Most speakers match the verb to the first noun in a series like this, so most would say "is", but "are" is also completely correct. CJ
- Anonymous Not sure if the verb should be 'is' or 'are'?
- Most speakers match the verb to the first noun in a series like this, so most would say "is", but "are" is also completely correct.
- CJ
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AnonymousNot sure if the verb should be 'is' or 'are'?Most speakers match the verb to the first noun in a series like this, so most would say "is", but "are" is also completely correct.
CJ
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