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[Essay/영작] (CM-117) "the Poor", "as well as", "all"
최고관리자 | 20-03-19 01:52
473. Misuse of the adjective in the plural
(X) The rich have a duty to help the poors.
(O) The rich have a duty to help the poor.
Note: Adjectives can't take the plural form, even when they're used as nouns in the plural.
474. Misuse of as well as with a plural verb
(X) Tom as well as Mark are coming.
(O) Tom as well as Mark is coming.
Two singular nouns joined by as well as require the verb to be singular.
"Singular noun" as well as "Singular noun" + "Singular verb"
475. Misuse of all (~ everything) with a plural verb
(X) Nothing's left; all are lost.
(O) Nothing's left; all is lost.
"All" meaning "everything", takes a singular verb, "all" meaning "everybody", takes a plural verb.
All of us are present.
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