"the break even point analysis is all right if you have a one product business"?. Just pay extra attention to this point a + singular noun beginning with a consonant: a car, a stare, a dog, a cat ... an + singular noun

"the break even point analysis is all right if you have a one product business"?. Just pay extra attention to this point  a  + singular noun beginning with a consonant:  a  car, a stare, a dog, a cat ... an  + singular noun beginning

Here 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"

(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

Here is an excerpt about "notional agreement" from the AHD : Sometimes compound subjects are governed by a sense of unity and by notional agreement take a singular verb: My name and address is printed on the box. His colleague and friend

I can think of only one such expression that can refer to one person or more: The deceased was/were buried yesterday. However, a singular verb is required if the reference isn't to people: The impossible fascinate s him. (= Impossible

When the "and" implies an *extension* to the preceding item, the singular verb is usually used. So something like This girl and her brothers is welcome at the dance. or This girl and any boy she brings is welcome at the dance. ? The

David's right: the "s" is only omitted if it is not pronounced. That would make sense, but some people aren't very sensible. I think there are a lot of people who write "boss'" but say /bOs@z/. As to *advice*, for

"Cairon" quoted: There have been so many films made, with excellent soundtracks, but (some of this music has) never been commercially available. And asked: I wonder if the marked fragment is correct. Yes, it's correct. Of course not:

There have been so many films made, with excellent soundtracks, but (some of this music has) never been commercially available. I wonder if the marked fragment is correct. Of course not: no music has been mentioned, so "this music" is