shouldn't it be : "The program ALLOWS ITS users.."
2006-08-17 15:31:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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2006-08-17 15:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The term 'Program' is used as a singular in some sense & as a plural in some other sense.
Here is how the term is used:
1 . An agenda, plan or schedule.
Synonyms : agenda, schedule, order of events, procedure, plan, curriculum, syllabus, scheme, project.
2. . A series of planned projects to be undertaken.
In this sense it is plural in number. So as a subject, it will take verb in plural too. (verb agreeing with the subject). CONCORD
So, The program ALLOW its users to...' is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT. No doubt about it!
Souce: Allwords.com
2006-08-21 13:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the context. In the present subjunctive, imperitives or commands change the normal rules of subject/verb agreement. So if the sentence began, "It is necessary that the program allow its users to...", then it is perfectly correct.
2006-08-17 15:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the 2nd choice is better, but "The program allows users" allows /you/ to avoid the awkward usage of "its".
2006-08-17 16:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by © 2007. Sammy Z. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-17 15:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by matts_grace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope the correct one is the program allows its users. because the subject program is singular so it shud have singular verb.
2006-08-17 15:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by -xue- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are correct. "The program" is singular so the verb should be "allows."
Good for you.
Rico is correct , also, with his answer.
2006-08-17 15:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think you are correct. The reason is if the noun is plural then the verb is singular and vice versa.
2006-08-21 09:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by Baby T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:27:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-17 16:49:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋