Singular n Plural subject

"All is" or "All are "?
Singular and Plural Subjects

Verbs must agree with their subjects in number (singular or plural).A singular subject(one person or thing) has a singular verb: "The girl sings beautifully."A plural subject(two or more people or things)has a plural verb:"They sing together…."



Singular Subject

The following subjects are always singular :
He,She,it -He has two cats.
A singular noun -That pencil doesn't belong to me.
A non-count noun -Japanese rice tastes nicer.
A gerund or gerund phrase -Learning to swim takes time.
An amount of time, money , or weight -Three hours isn't enough.
-Five dollars is all I have.
Anyone, anybody, anything -Has anyone heard from henry?
Everyone, everybody,everything -Not everybody likes funny stories.
Someone,somebody,something -Something doesn't add up here.
No one,nobody,nothing -No one has seen him.
One -One has to respect one's elders.
Each,either,neither -Each student receives one copy.
-Neither student knows the answer.

Plural subjects


These subjects are always plural:
They -They have very much in common.
A plural noun -These flowers are very nice.
Both -Both my friends are from france.
Two or more subjects joined by and -The dog and the cat are sworn enemies.


Singular or plural subjects


These words can be either singular or plural :
All, any, a lot of, none, most, some, one-half,two-third.


Singular subject with a singular or non-count noun or pronoun :
-All the food/ Half of the food has gone bad.

Plural subject with a plural noun or pronoun :
-Have all/ any of the students received a copy ?


Exceptions : Singular subjects


a. When two or more subjects joined by and refer to a single unit or to the same
person or thing :
-Bread and breakfast is provided.
-My mother and best friend is a wise person.
b. When the subjects joined by and have the word
-Every (each) man,woman, and child is given a each or every before them : piece of
Bread.



Subject and verb separated


Often the subject is separated by its verb by prepositional phrase or clause.But the subject still has to agree with the verb.
- The taste of these oranges, which are best eaten when refrigerated, is exceptional.(singular subject taster; singular verb is)
- The colors of the rainbow are dazzling.(plural subject colors; plural verb are)

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PT. EXCLUSIVE ELECTRONIC
Jln.Kenanga No.727
Bandung 23001



October 26, 2009


Miss.Intan Nurmala
Sales Manager
PT. Dirgantara Intan
Jln.KH.AhmadDahlan No.27A
Central Jakarta

Dear Miss. Intan Nurmala,


Subject : Purchase Order No.365 T

We thank you for your order of October 22, 2009 for :

50 unit Washing machines Catalogue No. A 1135
50 unit Washing machines Catalogue No. B 250
50 unit Washing machines Catalogue No. Z 125
100 unit Vacuum cleaner Catalogue No. T 225
50 unit Vacuum cleaner Catalogue No. V 1654

We feel sure that you will find these goods satisfactory and perfectly suited to your needs. The goods will be despatched by train on receipt of your banker's transfer.



Sincerely yours,



James blund
Marketing Manajer

PT. DIRGANTARA INTAN
Jl.KH.AhmadDahlan No.27A
Central Jakarta


Purchase Order No.356T



To : PT.Exclusive Electronic
Jln.Kenanga No.727
Bandung 23001 Date : October 22, 2009





QTY Please supply :
Item Merk Ref Catalogue
No :
50 Washing machines Sharp Cat.ref A 1135
50 Washing machines Denpoo Cat.ref B 250
50 Washing machines Electrolux Cat.ref Z 125
100 Vacuum cleaner Sharp Cat.ref T 225
50 Vacuum cleaner Sanyo Cat.ref V 1654



Delivery date Required


Terms

For . PT DIRGANTARA INTAN
6 November 2009 Two weeks from receipt Intan Nurmala


















PT. DIRGANTARA INTAN
Jl.KH.AhmadDahlan No.27A
Central Jakarta



October 23, 2009



Mr.James blund
Marketing Manager
PT. Exclusive Electronic
Jln.Kenanga no.727
Bandung 23001



Dear Mr.James :


Subject : Purchase Order No.365 T



Thank you for your letter of 18 October, enclosing your catalogue ,price-list, terms of payment, and terms of delivery.

We shall pay for the goods by banker's transfer on receipt of pro-forma invoice and request delivery within two weeks.

We would be grateful for your prompt delivery as the goods are urgently needed and send to your warehouse address.




Sincerely yours,




Intan Nurmala
Sales Manager

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October 23, 2009

Mr.James blund

Marketing Manager

PT. Exclusive Book

Jln.Kenanga no.727

Bandung 23001

Dear Mr.James :

Subject : Purchase Order No.365 T

Thank you for your letter of 18 October, enclosing your catalogue ,price-list, terms of payment, and terms of delivery.

We shall pay for the goods by banker's transfer on receipt of pro-forma invoice and request delivery within two weeks.

We would be grateful for your prompt delivery as the goods are urgently needed and send to your warehouse address.

Sincerely yours,

Intan Nurmala

Sales Manager

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