I would expect the singular version to be more commonly used. However, as Clive has already mentioned, both versions are used. And it is perfectly correct to use the singular verb. Clearly, "three to four nights" can be viewed as a

Dear friend, Back is sometimes synonymous with ago, as in these sentences you question: We met a few minutes back/ago. ( Please note that meet requires an object or a plural subject, so I met few minutes back is nonstandard); It happened two

I believer that you are the confused one. The rule is simple: either singular subject & singular verb , or plural subject & plural verb .

The boy chooses. (singular subject; singular verb - with "s") The policeman chooses. The cheerleader chooses. The boys choose. (plural subject; plural verb - no "s".) The policemen choose. The cheerleaders

Don and I have some action here or Don and I has some action here Don and I = two people = plural subject "Don and I have ..." is correct.

Hi, Movies that don't take football seriously and also have/has caucasian ppl protraying african ppl are not good. Supposed to use have/has/or had? 'Movies' is a plural subject, so say 'have'. You need to add

What if it's Which countries have the tallest ppl? and Which countries have nuclear weapons? Thx Plural subject.

Interesting thread. I guess "both" somehow keeps the two subjects separated. Both John and Mary have a nice house. (Both = John does. Mary does too) If John and Mary had the same house, why would we need to use "both" in the

1. Uncle Joe and his family have decided to stay at our house during the December holiday.-- 3rd person plural subject ( 'Uncle Joe and his family' = they) 2. Uncle Joe and his family had decided to stay at our house during the December holiday

Welcome to the EnglishForums! Please register - it's free and then your postings will not have to be moderated. In the case of uncountable nouns American English and British English often differ in their rules. Various pieces of information