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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

There seems/seem to have been some abrasion of the surface.

There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface.
Should it be 'there seem' instead?

Thanks

PBF
  

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I thought 'some abrasion of the surface' warrants the plural form of the verb 'seem'. Could you tell me why this is not the case here?

Thank you

PBF
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Abrasion is uncountable.
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So 'some' doesn't make a difference?

Thanks

PBF
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None whatsoever. Nor does any or no.

Some water is delicious
Any water is delicious
No water is delicious
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I see. The explanation is very clear. Thanks.

PBF
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