No. 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

why compound subjects joined by or sometimes require a singular verb??

Oversized 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,

Very good question. A native speaker would avoid this kind of mixing of forms in the same compound subject. Oversizing of accessories in general, and oversizing of earrings in particular, are very popular now. This would be fine.

Hi, 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

According to what I learned, that is only applicable to subjects using constructs such as 'either or'. Either the dog or the cat is leaving. Either the dogs or the cats are leaving. Eiter the cat or the dogs are leaving. Either the dogs or

You have a compound subject, joined by "and." It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb. If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or,"

Hi cwtch, I hate to disagree with you because I've really enjoyed your posts so far, but with a compound subject joined by an "or" (instead of an "and") the verb agrees with the noun that comes closer to the verb.

Q1)When compound subject joined by and take the plural form of the verb. Wrong: here comes nanding and mandy. (plural verb) Right: here come nanding and mandy. (singular verb) Why is the singular verb correct not the plural ? Q2) when as well

Q1)When compound subject joined by and take the plural form of the verb. Wrong: here comes nanding and mandy. (plural verb) Right: here come nanding and mandy. (singular verb) Why is the singular verb correct not the plural ? Q2) when as well