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Subject-Verb Agreement

This guide explains how to properly apply subject-verb agreement when using words and phrases that express weights, measures, numbers, and lengths of time. These expressions are typically treated as singular subjects. For example, you would say "Three pounds is the approximate weight of an adult human’s brain." Similarly, you can express durations like "Five hours is a long time to wait for lunch." Understanding these rules will ensure accurate communication in both writing and speaking.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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  1. Subject-Verb Agreement Measures and Amounts

  2. Measures and Amounts: • Words and phrases that express weights, measures, numbers, and lengths of time are often treated as SINGULAR. • Three pounds is the approximate weight of an adult human’s brain. • Five hours is a long time to wait for lunch. • Eight dollars is not enough to pay for my parking ticket. • Five kilometers is only slightly over three miles distance.

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