http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aSingular+VerbsSearch results for 'tag:Singular Verbs' matching tag 'Singular Verbs'en-USXMOD (Build: 3614.32638)http://www.englishforums.com/English/HavingRespectDevotionNatural-World/lpbln/post.htm#992956Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992956avangiNo. Each adjective takes its own (different) preposition. When you switch to the verbals, you have new problems. They don't work in parallel. You have respect for X. You can devote the next four hours to homework. You can devote yourself to improving. You can be devoted to improving. (You can respect the world, but you can't devote the world.) "It" refers to the entire bolded participial phrase. I don't understand where you want to put the "they." The simple subject is "having," which is singular. You might suspect the verb "need" is plural, but it's actually subjunctive singular. "Money and power are intoxicating." (compound subject, plural verb) ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AllowOrAllows/2/lxphb/Post.htm#992399Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:46:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992399yoong liatI have never seen 'police' used with a singular verb. I am a mud as far as English is concerned. My understanding is, " police" is one of those words considered correct in both plural or singula r, depending on the writer's delivery and context in which he makes his point. The police are the official organization that is responsible for making sure that people obey the law. The police are also looking for a second car... Police say they have arrested twenty people following the disturbances... (Collins Cobuild Dictionary)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WasOrWere/lxlzx/post.htm#991016Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:27:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991016kooyeenI think it's because the verb agrees with "all I wanted", and for some reason that needs a singular verb. However, sometimes you might find that someone also uses a plural verb if a plural noun follows: All I needed was/were two speakers. I don't have any technical explanations to give you though.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConanObrien/lkbrq/post.htm#968190Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:59:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:968190pleasehelpSingular verb as in 'it'? But the show itself is also a singular entity so the verb should be singular too. Correct? Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConanObrien/lkbrq/post.htm#968175Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:38:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:968175dimsumexpressYes! The show is treated as a 3rd person so singular verb (has) is called for.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Soles/ljwww/post.htm#965406Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:42:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:965406avangiThe subject of the sentence is "thing," so you use the singular verb "is." The only things I like are the cars and the girls. The only things I like about it are the car and the girl. The only thing I like about it is the girls.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ProperUseOfIsOrAre/ljcgx/post.htm#963714Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:963714avangiIf you're going to use the plural verb, I'd repeat the article: "a book and a workbook." "Book and workbook" are often considered a unit, and (as they say) if you think of them in that way, you may use the singular verb.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnotherIsVsAreQuestion/lwpdl/post.htm#962445Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:962445ivanhrThe first sentence is correct. When used as a subject 'each' takes singular verbs.http://www.englishforums.com/English/UseOfIsOrAreWithNeither/lwjmh/post.htm#960900Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:14:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:960900coloradayAfter neither of+noun/pronoun ,we use a singular verb in  a formal style. - Neither of my sisters is married. In an informal style,you can use a plural verb. - Neither of my sisters are married. And your question:Neither can be used alone without a noun or pronoun ,if the meaning is clear.Here neither is used instead of 'neither of them ' and as I said,in a formal style a singular verb is proper.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JestJests/2/lgmvb/Post.htm#953411Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:16:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953411avangiI'm saying that in this sentence the uncountable noun "jest" is singular, and therefore calls for a singular verb, "is." It's like saying, "Your foolishness is wearing me down." Many nouns have both a countable and an uncountable use. You wouldn't use a plural verb with the uncountable noun. But with the countable use, of course it's possible to have a count of "one." In this case, the singular verb is appropriate.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatMeaningPurposeValueEducation/ldpxd/post.htm#949550Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:21:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949550avangiSometimes it helps to convert a question to a declarative sentence, as you try to figure out the tense of the verb. Ask yourself what the subject of the clause is. Are there more than one? Is the subject singular or plural? The tree is what color(s). The subject is "tree" (singular), not "colors" (plural); so it takes a singular verb, is. What colors are in the tree? I know this is tricky. The tree is no longer the subject of the clause. "Tree" is object of the preposition, "in." In this case, "colors" (plural) is the subject of the clause, so we need the plural verb. You can ask, "What colors are in the tree?" but you can't ask, "What colors are the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Compound/lzxhq/post.htmMon, 19 Oct 2009 21:26:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:947477anonymouswhy compound subjects joined by or sometimes require a singular verb??http://www.englishforums.com/English/Public/lvqrm/post.htm#943033Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:48:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943033anonymousPleasehelp: 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."http://www.englishforums.com/English/TenseHelp/lvlwh/post.htm#941732Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:16:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941732pleasehelpWhy is have left unchanged? He, she, it is still requires the singular verb which is doesn't.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralOrSingular/lvdrx/post.htm#939374Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:939374anonymousClarencetsang: If you have decided that you wish to start your sentence with "My favorite food...," you have two options: (1) You may follow the "rule" -- "food" is singular. So use the singular verb (My favorite food is bananas) . If you have a very strict teacher, you may want to follow this rule. (2) Most native speakers probably prefer to say "My favorite food are bananas." They feel that it sounds more natural. It is certainly preferred in conversation. The word "bananas" causes them to think of "are" rather than "is." It is, as always, your decision as to which sentence you wish to use.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Nights/lvrbp/post.htm#938466Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:14:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:938466yankeeI 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 single period of time . You could also make the period of time more specific and say this: "Is 4 nights enough for Vegas?" Here is another example: - Three days is much too long to go without sleep. This sort of use of a singular verb with a plural subject also happens when people view a pair of things as a single unit rather than as separate, individual things. For example: ~ Fish and chips is a culinary delight that Britain is famous for. You're welcome.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceFix/2/lddpg/Post.htm#935335Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:07:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:935335avangiOversized bracelets, oversized earrings, oversizing of accessories, in general, is very popular now. Why is it is and not are? You can make a case for a plural verb, but no one would ever use it. Three things are popular: bracelets, earrings, and oversizing. You have a compound subject comprising three nouns. In general, this would always call for a plural verb. The fact that two of them are plural and one is singular has nothing to do with it. The fact that two of them are physical objects and one is a practice has nothing to do with it. The problem is that the first two are very short, and the last one is much longer, by comparison - "oversizing of accessories, in general." By the time you've digested this last...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Ps3Servers/lcplx/post.htm#933153Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:07:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:933153pleasehelpSorry, I meant "confuse(r)"... has is the singular verb and Wii is the singular subject etc..http://www.englishforums.com/English/Ps3Servers/lcplx/post.htm#933120Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:36:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:933120mister micawberI believer that you are the confused one. The rule is simple: either singular subject & singular verb , or plural subject & plural verb .http://www.englishforums.com/English/SubjectAndVerbAgreement/lrmvl/post.htm#922683Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:40:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:922683anonymousThe 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 choose. Exception for first person singular: I , You I choose. You choose.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HasOrHave/kqzjx/post.htm#916053Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:11:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:916053mister micawberOver xx percent of the pancreas has to be destroyed. Your guideline is correct. The pancreas is a single organ and 'has' is a singular verb– a perfect example of your guideline.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SingularVerb/kqvvb/post.htm#915048Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:30:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:915048grammar geekTry an online crossword puzzle dictionary. You can enter that information and see what pops up.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SingularVerb/kqvvb/post.htmWed, 23 Sep 2009 20:25:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:915043anonymouswhat is a singular verb that starts with the letter S has 15 letters the 10th letter is a U?http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralOrSingular/kphkz/post.htm#911119Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:57:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:911119grammar geekIt takes a singular verb. Everyone is tired. Everybody has gone home.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarIssues/knmbd/post.htm#902587Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:42:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:902587mister micawberThese words are always singular: each, every, everybody, everyone, anybody, anyone, somebody, someone . Use the singular verb: was, is, has .http://www.englishforums.com/English/EnglishGrammarExerciseAnswers/kjgmn/post.htmMon, 31 Aug 2009 18:00:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:881378python740Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English: 1. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for the job to the factory were eligible. 2. This chair has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one. 3. Because of the approaching cyclone, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening. 4. The flag is risen in the morning and taken down at...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SubjectVerbAgreement/kwncz/post.htmFri, 28 Aug 2009 18:28:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:878310anonymousHi, I understand the principle of using a plural verb for a compound subject but in the latter phrase of the ollowing sentence, it just seems to read better with a singular verb. Is it wrong? Your father and I deeply appreciate your coming to the anniversary, as does Dr. Watson and, of course, all the children. should it be , as do Dr. Watson, and, of course, all the children?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WasOrWere/khrwk/post.htm#869752Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:25:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:869752dokterjokkebrokIn following paragraph,which I quoted from the book, "Principles of economics", I think the verb in "that was the main" should be were not was. Am I right? The energy crisis of the 1970s, too, was blamed on nature's supply of oil, but in fact it was the actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, combined with price controls, that was the main cause of the shortages. Dear myid, At first sight, it seems perfectly logical to write 'it were' – after all, the word 'actions' is indeed plural. However, the personal pronoun 'it', in English, always takes a singular verb, also when a plural noun follows – which is the case here. So, remember, always use a singular...http://www.englishforums.com/English/InformationOrInformations/3/gzdmw/Post.htm#869686Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:47:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:869686anonymousInfromation= singular Is= singular Informations=plural Are=plural Subject Verb Agreement singular subject takes singular verb vice versa to plural verb and subject The case of "All" It depends if you how will you use it. All- as group takes singular verb example: All informations in the news paper is here All- as separate or parts should be on plural verb. All informations from the students are here. " a Lot"- is plural There is no such word a lots ... its urban contraction of "lot and is" but it is not following the grammar rules.. I hope this entire infor mation will make sense to you ..http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsOrAre/kghdx/post.htm#866871Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:07:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:866871yoong liat"... each one of you is doing well." (Since 'each' precedes the verb, a singular verb is required.)http://www.englishforums.com/English/UsageOfVerbWithOr/kvwch/post.htmTue, 11 Aug 2009 14:33:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:857215anonymousI've an issue regarding usage of verb with "or". For example, in sentence This phase involves translating design solutions into a facility or facilities that reflects the requirements in the output specification. Should it be a plural verb (reflect) or singular verb (reflects)? Please clarify. Puneet Sharmahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisCorrect/kcxnx/post.htm#849337Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:24:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:849337tipsee1Thank you so much Mr. Micawber. Nontender is medical jargon and I have to use it verbatim. I was more worried about agreement of subject and verb wondering whether rest carried singular verbs.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Pass/kblrz/post.htm#843434Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:37:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:843434grammar geekIt's actually quite common to use the singular verb with a block of time (as it is with a sum of money or a distance). Ten minutes isn't a long time. Three miles is too far to walk in this heat. One hundred dollars was a fair bargain. It's hard to say if it's right in your situation.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluaralityDevelopmentalism/jqphj/post.htm#835240Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:06:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:835240zazzexThen, shouldn't we say "There are old developmentalism and new developmentalism " , as we say "There are thinking and visioning in activities." Or, are you suggesting only for "There is" clause we should use a singular verb?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ICantEvenThinkHelp/jqjvl/post.htm#833056Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:45:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:833056cool breezeEach and one require a singular verb, which means that 1. and 2. are wrong. All can take a singula r or plural verb: All is well that ends well. All are present. CBhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SingularPlural/jxmpl/post.htmFri, 17 Jul 2009 16:22:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:824205umaa.spkevery thirty-two pupils now HAS one microcomputer. Do we need to use singular verb since it uses EVERY? Please let me know.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AfraidCockroachAfraidCockroaches/2/jxkwn/Post.htm#823735Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:07:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:823735mrpernicketyHere is some food for thought. When each of the following example used singular verb, does it mean "one insect", or as I said, a collective species?: In all the examples you have quoted, each mention of "roaches" is regarded as a reference to a species, rather than to one insect, of course. That is why the definite article precedes the word "roach". On the whole, these articles drive me nuts and I have not been able to aquire a good grasp of them (and as God is my witness I'm trying), but I think in the examples above, the definite article is crucial - failing the definite article, the sentences would sound off key. That is of course just my take on this, some might present their...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AfraidCockroachAfraidCockroaches/2/jxkwn/Post.htm#823710Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:48:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:823710goodmanAs I am the lone defender on the debate of singularity use, I need to be absolutely convinced with logic and reason. Wihtout questions, These examples are seriously debated and to me, each was based on individual interpretation. as I mentioned earlier, every context can be altered or written to form an agreement with plurality or singularity. I agree however, some do sound better in plural than singular. But not all. I know my view may be as pupular as the topic creature we have discussed. But I like to proof my point about insect and animal species when it comes to detrermining plurality or singulaity. Here is some food for thought. When each of the following example used singular verb, does it mean "one insect", or as I...http://www.englishforums.com/English/OnePersonOrAGroupOfPeople/jxkgb/post.htmFri, 17 Jul 2009 06:13:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:823464anonymousHi. What is written in Malachi 1:14 of the Bible, New International Version, is this. 14 "Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king," says the LORD Almighty, "and my name is to be feared among the nations. I think the phrase "the cheat" is referring to one person and that is why it is followed by the singular verb "is." Then again, I think we usually refer to a group of people by attaching the definite article before what I think is an adjective? eg, the needyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SubjectVerbAgreement/jnwgj/post.htmMon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:817981horizon981I read that in order to find the subject of a sentence, search for a verb and then decide "who" performed that action. So, in "According to scientists, a cat lives long.", the subject is "cat" and hence we use a singular verb. Is this right? If so, help me out in the following sentence: This type of questions (is/are) quite common. The only verb I find here is the verb (helping verb?) "is". But what is the subject: "questions", or "type"? Why?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AllDiscreteTogether/jmpzc/post.htm#817807Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:18:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:817807cliveHi again, Let me offer and discuss a few examples that are very simple and concrete. Tom bought a table, a chair and a stool . He bought three things. Tom bought a table, a chair or a stool. He bought one thing. Tom bought a table and a chair or a stool. This is confusing. I don't know for sure how many things he bought. Tom bought a table, a chair and a stool that is red . Tom's stool is red. I know because of the singular verb. Tom bought a table, a chair and a stool that are red . Tom's three things are all red. I know because of the plural verb. Your question was a little unclear to me. I hope I have answered it. If not, please post again. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AboutSingularVerb/jwxpc/post.htm#816911Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:52:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:816911anonymoushttp://www.eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos3.htm http://www.towson.edu/ows/sub-verb.htm These two sites explain very well.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WasVsWere/jkzcc/post.htm#802320Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:02:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:802320califjimNoun phrases with every take a singular verb, strange as that may seem to you. CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/NoneAbleNoneAble/4/dvvgr/Post.htm#801116Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:16:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:801116califjimwhy is "two of us IS here" correct? It is not correct. There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the side chat that Marius and I had earlier in this thread. The confusion is due to a misinterpretation of a few joking remarks that we made. ___________ The facts are as follows: In English grammar it is well known that a singular subject ( one person or thing) takes a singular verb ( is, was , etc.). One child was sick with the flu. One of the children was sick with the flu. A plural subject ( more than one person or thing) takes a plural verb. Two of the children were sick with the flu. In formal writing, none is considered a singular subject. None of the children was sick with the flu. ___________ Now to...http://www.englishforums.com/English/UsageOfItsNumbers/jjlrh/post.htm#799184Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:12:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:799184fandorin(numbers) a large quantity or amount, often in contrast to a smaller one; numerical preponderance. The weight of numbers turned the battle against them . You use number with words such as `large' or `small' to say approximately how many things or people there are (can be both plural and singualar). Growing numbers of people in the rural areas are too frightened to vote. A considerable amount or quantity; many; A large quantity; a multitude: Numbers flocked to the city to see the parade. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/number The construction the number of + plural noun is used with a singular verb (as in the number of people affected remains small) . Thus it is the noun number rather than the noun people...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AGroupAnimalsGroupAnimals-Are/jwpbk/post.htm#796257Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:28:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:796257yoong liatAmerican or British, "a group" of anything is always singular in my book. collective noun ( grammar ) a singular noun, such as 'committee' or 'team, that refers to a group of animals, people or things, and, in BrE, can be used with either a singular or plural verb. In AmE it must be used with a singular verb. (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)http://www.englishforums.com/English/AboutSingularVerb/jwxpc/post.htm#795321Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:05:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:795321califjimYour question is too general. All we can do in such cases is give very general advice, such as "Study the verbs more, and be more careful with number agreement in sentences". If you have specific questions about specific sentences, please include them in your next post. CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AboutSingularVerb/jwxpc/post.htm#795318Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:02:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:795318yankeeHi Anon You will have to try to be a little more specific. Do you mean that you have trouble with things like the following? I have You have He/she/it has I run You run He/she/it runshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AboutSingularVerb/jwxpc/post.htmThu, 25 Jun 2009 18:47:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:795296anonymousi am facing some problem use of singular verb.so tell me how can i manage this problem.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeitherDoneAnything/jwjkg/post.htmWed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:793770anonymousI read in : A practical English Grammar page 67 Neither of them knows the way,do they? they say after niether of , we use singular verb so, which is correct: Neither of you have done anything or Neither of you has done anything