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Singular and plural Ten dollars is a high price to pay. The word "is" Is it connected with "Sum" / sum=ten dollars. It's why we used "is" because "Sum = singular". Two and two is four. The word "is" Is it connected with the "Result" 2+2=4 / Two and two is the result. I can't see clearly please could you explain and comment.
Apr 25, 2015 4:18 PM
Answers · 4
Yes the word "sum" is understood in both of these constructions.Therefore the verb should be in the singular.
April 25, 2015
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Tahar
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Arabic, English, French
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English
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