Consider the application of an S is a function of the word in agreement with plurality. Toward(s) is a prerposition; when the object of the preposition is plural, add the s for agreement in number. Anon, where did you get that from? Sorry, but

The indefinnite article and numbers are not used with non-countable nouns, such as advice. So, he has a good knowledge of English is wrong? CB

The indefinnite article and numbers are not used with non-countable nouns, such as advice.

(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

Your 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,

Care must be taken while using nouns linked with and . If nouns are treated as separate things, plural verb must take place. Tea and cofee are the most popular drinks. __ Sometimes, some expressions joined by and have singular determiners, verbs

I understand that fewer denotes a reduction in the number of nouns. Fewer hands, fewer baskets etc. Whilst 'less' refers to an amount/effect of some thing. Less daunting, less water etc. However would it be correct to say "50%

The nouns to which the "is" is referring to, are all singular compound nouns, hence the use of the singular verb "is". "two", "three", etc are compound nouns in the singular. Same as other compound singular

Which brings me back to my earlier contention; it is important to determine the number of your subject before you can employ a verb. If your subject is a single "group", then use the singular verb, if your subject is "groups",

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