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[Essay/영작] (CM-116) "Riches", "Wages", "Billiards"
최고관리자 | 20-03-16 22:30
470. Riches + plural verb
(X) All her riches was stolen.
(O) All her riches were stolen.
Note: "Riches" is a plural noun and always takes a plural verb.
471. Wages + plural verb
(X) Keith complains that his wage is low.
(O) Keith complains that his wages are low.
Note: "Wages" is a plural noun and takes a plural verb.
472. Billiards + singular verb
(X) Billiard is a very difficult game.
(O) Billiards is a very difficult game.
Note: Billiards, draughts[= checkers], darts are always plural, but are followed by verbs in the singular.
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