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,

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

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

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

If a compound subject has both singular words, does it not have a singular verb agreement? No. When you connect one thing to another thing, you've got more than one thing -- a plural. So it's The dog and the cat don't play well

Where can I find information about compound subjects and their agreement with verbs? I thought that the verb "don't" goes with plural subjects and "doesn't" with singular. But I think that is only with 3rd person