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Vicloic Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Verb consistency

"All that is needed are semi-fermented tea leaves which are steeped in a small teapot filled with hot water."

please tell me how to correct the sentence.

thank you.
  

Top answer

All you need is/are semi-fermented tea leaves steeped in a small teapot of hot water.

— Mister Micawber

  • All you need is/are semi-fermented tea leaves steeped in a small teapot of hot water.
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All you need is/are semi-fermented tea leaves steeped in a small teapot of hot water.
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i'm an idiot...

sure you make the sentence much better and easier to understand,

but what i'd really like to know is that i should use is or are, in case i don't change any other part of the sentence. thanks.

All that is needed are semi-fermented tea leaves....
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You have set yourself a conundrum for no reason, since a writer's job is to eliminate that sort of mess. The answer is that the verbs are equally good...or bad.
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i see your point, and thank you very much indeed.
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