When we talk about amounts and quantities we usually use singular determiners, verbs and pronouns, even if the noun is plural. Fifty dollars is too… Continue reading
Plural nouns with singular verbs
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Countable and uncountable nouns: special cases
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The names of illnesses are usually uncountable in English. Examples are: measles, flu, chickenpox etc. Measles is highly infectious. (NOT Measles are highly infectious.) There… Continue reading
Change into plural
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Fill in the blanks. Answers 1. Can you solve these problems? 2. I would like to buy those shirts. 3. I have not been to… Continue reading
Singular and plural: details
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When none, neither, either and any are followed by of + plural noun or pronoun, they are normally used with singular verbs in a formal… Continue reading
Singular and plural: miscellaneous points
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Certain singular nouns which are uncountable in English are countable in many other languages. Examples are: hair, baggage, furniture, advice etc. Her hair is very… Continue reading