Another important aspect of using singular and plural nouns in sentences is subject-verb agreement. This means that the verb in a sentence should match the number of the noun it is describing. Let’s look at some examples: Singular: The boy runs fast. Plural: The boys run fast. Singular:...
When we change the verb to singular, we remove the “s” and change the subject to plural. We know the subject is plural because it has an “s” added to it like the verbs. Adding an “s” to a subject or verb is one of a few ways to demonstrate singular and plural forms of ...
How to Use Singular and Plural Forms (Part Two)* This contribution is the second part of the article on how to use singular and plural forms initiated in the previous journal issue. The use of said forms is often context-dependent. The examples provided below are for nouns ending in -s....
Singular Subject ---> verb stem plus S, it fits, he sits, etc.Plural subject ---> verb stem without s, they sit, they work, etc.NB: The plural s on the end of the noun/subject has nothing to do with the s on the end of the verb.Writing is instead of are (and was instead...
Complete the table with the numbers and names you see. The first one has been done for you. LOST ARTICLES Number Item a) three pens b) c) d) e) f) j) C Singular and plural verbs Some verbs have singular and plural forms too. The girl is clever. The girls are clever. ...
• Plurals and singulars All nouns have a plural and a singular form.• Yet one had to admit that the divine selection could take singular forms.• It may seem petty to distinguish between the plural and singular form, and therefore unnecessary to include both in the index.• Strange...
1Work out the ruleWhen we use a gerund as the subject of a sentence,the main verb is in(singular/plural)form.Work out the rule When we use a gerund as the subject of a sentence, the main verb is in( singular/plural) form. 2Work out the rule When we use a gerund as the subje...
• Plurals and singulars All nouns have a plural and a singular form.• Yet one had to admit that the divine selection could take singular forms.• It may seem petty to distinguish between the plural and singular form, and therefore unnecessary to include both in the index.• Strange...
Collective noun + singular or plural verb.集合名词与连用动词的单数或复数形式。当我们把这个名词当作一种非人格的东西看待时,即当作连用的动词应为单数。当我们把这个名词人格化时,即看作组成整体的若干人时,连用的动词应为复数。Study these sentences:...
ReviewofnounsReviewofnounssingularandpluralnumberssingularandpluralnumberspluralnumberofnounspluralnumberofnouns•RegularForms•一般在词尾加“S”。•以s,x,sh,ch结尾的名词加“es”•以辅音字母+y结尾的名词变y为i再加“es”•以f或fe结尾的名词变或为v再加“es”巧学妙计:树叶leaf半数half自己self...