Çözüldü Subject and Verb Consistency - Sentence Structure - Grammar

Which of the following sentences is grammatically wrong?

A) The Allied forces failed to understand the indomitable courage of the Turkish nation, for whom honor, freedom, independence, and liberty have always been dearer than life.
B) A number of amateur astronauts were milling about and waving spoons.
C) The number of amateur astronauts are fairly small.
D) Neither the purple bottles nor the turnip was quite the right shade of mauvy puce.
E) Were he to paint it blue first thing in the morning, it might appear intentional.

Correct Choice: C
Explanation: “The number” is singular. “A number” is plural. “The number” is singular. “A number” is plural. Normally either (or neither) is considered singular. However, when one of the elements connected together with either is plural, the construct becomes plural IF it is the element closest to the verb.

SAT, ACT, TOEFL College Prep English Practice (Except for Choice A)
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