I think it's because the verb agrees with "all I wanted", and for some reason that needs a singular verb. However, sometimes you might find that someone also uses a plural verb if a plural noun follows: All I needed was/were two

Although I know the lexical difference between holiday and holidays I usually get confused when it comes to forming the appropriate grammatical form in sentences like: This is/are the best holiday OR This/They is/are the best holidays Can

Hi, In the sentence: I really should go home to my wife, but I need to see the deviltry! Question: Is 'should' a helping verb to 'go'? 'Should' is a modal auxiliary verb and Is 'need' a helping verb to

After neither of+noun/pronoun ,we use a singular verb in  a formal style. - Neither of my sisters is married. In an informal style,you can use a plural verb. - Neither of my sisters are married. And your question:Neither can be used alone without

I'm saying that in this sentence the uncountable noun "jest" is singular, and therefore calls for a singular verb, "is." It's like saying, "Your foolishness is wearing me down." Many nouns have both a

Please tell me if I have done it correctly? I have to answer the following questions: 1. (i) What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences? (ii) Identify the grammatical structure underlined in each sentence

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,

I would be greatful for a few tips, many thanks.. Elementary level Describing a person's physical appearance. Parts of the body, colours and clothing (please don’t focus solely on body parts etc but consider physical

In following paragraph,which I quoted from the book, "Principles of economics", I think the verb in "that was the main" should be were not was. Am I right? The energy crisis of the 1970s, too, was blamed on nature's

Hi, I need some help on making this response sound more intellectual, please help me. Explain below why you believe you should be considered a disadvantaged applicant: I grew up in rural India until the age of nine . At that