Rule 3: Plural, Singular, Each, every, Many A

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RULE 3: PLURAL SUBJECT>> PLURAL VERB

Subjects joined by "and" are usually plural and take plural verbs.

Example: His typewriter and my radio were stolen.

Example: Ahmed and Ali are going to Karachi today.

 

EXCEPTION:

If a subject consisting of two singular nouns connected by and refers to the same person or thing, a singular verb is used.

Example: My best friend and advisor has changed his mind again.

Here the subject is treated as singular because both qualities are found in one person.

Example: Cornflakes and milk "is" our Sunday breakfast.

EACH, EVERY, MANY A

When two subjects connected by and are preceded by each, every or many a, a singular verb is used.

Example: Each man and boy is expected to meet his obligation.

Example: Every shirt, tie and coat is marked for reduction

Example: Many a girl is going to school.

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