Hi, quoted from Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary (http://www.learnersdictionary.com): a couple informal 1 : two or a few of something Note: In informal U.S. English, a couple can be used like a couple of before a plural noun. Ex: I

First, in both 1a and 1b, the usage of the word "symbols" is incorrect - in this case, the word "symbol" is actually plural in its own right. It's a very easy mistake as there's a vague, muddy (or, "unclear")

Pleasehelp: Many usage experts explain that "public" takes a singular verb in American English; a plural verb in British English. You will also notice this with other words, such as "government."

I appreciate your input but please don't give it unless you know it is grammatically correct. This is excellent advice for banu82in. When a most of expression is the subject, the verb agrees with the word after most of . Most of the butter

I appreciate your input but please don't give it unless you know it is grammatically correct. This is excellent advice for banu82in. When a most of expression is the subject, the verb agrees with the word after most of . Most of the butter

The second sentence is correct. "Most of America" - we are actually talking about the people of America. People is plural, so we should use "don't." I appreciate your input but please don't give it unless you know it

Hi I tried to amend the text and to collect the basic Standard British grammar rules according to books and teachers. Any comment? The Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes standards which the laws in many countries cannot achieve /

What most of America don't understand should be correct...because we're talking about most people of America therefore it's the plural form and that's don't . Prepositional phrase here is of America don't understand.

The second sentence is correct. "Most of America" - we are actually talking about the people of America. People is plural, so we should use "don't."

Hi, I don't know if 3-4 nights are enough for a visit to New York. or I don't know if 3-4 nights is enough for a visit to New York. I hear both used. Is 3 nights enough for Vegas? Shouldn't it be Are 3 nights