The numbers expressed as part of a mathematical operation are related to a plural abdage, but the result of a calculation is expressed as a single entity: rule 5a. Sometimes the subject is separated from the verb by words like with, as well as, next to it, not, etc. These words and phrases are not part of the topic. Ignore them and use a singular if the subject is singular. Nouns with Latin or Greek endings and nouns that resemble the plural, but sometimes imply singular obstruction, can create matching problems. We will use the standard to underline topics once and verbs twice. 4. Is not a contraction of no and should only be used with a singular subject. Don`t is a contraction of do not and should only be used with a plural meeting. The exception to this rule occurs in the first-person and second-person pronouns I and U.
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