The rule says: the verb conjugates in number with the nearest subject. But what about real usage? As far as I can see ... the verb mainly takes the plural form ... What do you think? You are absolutely correct. The rule should certainly be used in

1.Food - singular and plural same if you are talking of the same stuff(food) Foods means 'different kinds of food'(British English) There are five cases. And the word 'food' can be used as either in 'Nominative or

Hello, Alex, when talking about two people or things, use neither . For three or more, use none. Using nobody and, additionally, no one is also possible. None of + uncountable noun - singular: None of the money has been spent on repairs. None

It's a troublesome point, and American and British usage differs. It has nothing to do with Digiboxes being plural, though. After some reading up, I'm not sure my first statement was correct. I would probably say: "A

Since we are talking about English usage, I propose we take English itself as the model for the use of singular or plural when speaking of categories. I know of US, Canadian, Australian and British English, to name but a few. It would take a

Hi, However, I have often seen the plural works used in England in cases where I would have preferred work . I don't remember that from when I lived in England years ago. Maybe usage has changed? Here's an example. Seems strange

The word effort is frequently used as an uncountable noun. However, for that sentence, I'd probably say "You need to make more of an effort." By that I would basically mean "You need to try harder." It's very general.

Not sure if you are a native English speaker or not, but I am, and these are not easy to tell sometimes - so don't feel bad for being confused! It depends on the context. If the "food" is special in some way - i.e. a tasting of

I understand in public places, this room can be identified as public convenience, restroom, gentlemen, men, and ladies. In conversation, itmay be called toilet, bathroom, lavatory, loo.etc. I suppose their usage depends on the country and context.

But in the US, it is common among those who ... contrary to more general American usage, but there it is. I'm not sure it's a rule, but I'd refer to the Utah Jazz in the "are" mode when I'm talking ... to the