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im confused with rule 8 and rule 9 because they are almost the same. Im confused because how do i know if i'm going to apply rule 8 or 9?

ok here for example. Most of the games is/are scheduled tomorrow. Is or Are? and please explain why. Because in rule 8 it says you make the singular regardless of the object of the preposition whereas in rule 9 it says you should make it agree with the object of the prepo. help im confused =\

2007-09-02 19:17:13 · 4 answers · asked by Matt Jillian 2 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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Rule 8 only applies to the words "each, everyone, every one, everybody, anyone, anybody, someone, and somebody."

Because the above sentence contains "MOST of the games," you would use "are."

2007-09-02 19:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by jess(: 2 · 1 0

It would be "Most of the games ARE..." because games is the subject and it is a plural noun, and thus needs a plural verb.
For it to be singular, take out the first 2 words and just say "The game IS scheduled for tomorrow."

2007-09-03 02:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0 0

both rules 8 AND 9 are consistent. i understand your confusion. in this example, the verb must agree with the object BUT you must also consider whether this object is COUNTABLE or UNCOUNTABLE. examples:


milk(uncountable, therefore singular) you can't say "2 milks, 3 milks" etc.

Most of the milk IS located on the top shelf.

guests(countable, therefore plural) you CAN say "2 guests, 3 guests", etc

Most of the guests ARE already seated.

good luck

:)

2007-09-03 02:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by 媽er! 2 · 1 0

The verb must agree with 'games' which is plural. So, it is 'are scheduled'.
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2007-09-03 02:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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