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Hello,
I have these sentences:
1."What we have is called [plural noun]."
2."We have what is called integrity."
3."We have what is/are(?) called senses."
4."What these are is/are(?) apples."
In (1.), we can substitute "what" with the phrase "the thing that," hence the singular verb.
But can we substitute "the thing that" for "what" in sentences (2.), (3.), and (4.)? Which form of the verb "be" is correct in sentences (3.) and (4.)?
Thanks a lot for any answers!
Top answer
)? In those cases, some people write 'is', and some write 'are'. In (3), either one sounds all right to me.
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- In those cases, some people write 'is', and some write 'are'.
- In (3), either one sounds all right to me.
- In (4), 'are' is better.
- CJ
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anonymousWhich form of the verb "be" is correct in sentences (3.) and (4.)?
In those cases, some people write 'is', and some write 'are'.
In (3), either one sounds all right to me.
In (4), 'are' is better.
CJ
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