Question
(with words that indicate portions) If the object of the preposition is singular, use a singular verb. If the object of the preposition is plural, use a plural verb.
1. Some of the pie _____ missing.(be)
2. Some of the pies _____ missing.(be)
Some indicates a portion, so if the object of the preposition of is singular, use a singular verb.
If the object of the preposition 'of' is plural, use a plural verb. In the blank in Sentence 1, write 'is'.
In Sentence 2, change 'be' into 'are' and fill in the blnak with 'are'.
1. Some of the pie _____ missing.(be)
2. Some of the pies _____ missing.(be)
Some indicates a portion, so if the object of the preposition of is singular, use a singular verb.
If the object of the preposition 'of' is plural, use a plural verb. In the blank in Sentence 1, write 'is'.
In Sentence 2, change 'be' into 'are' and fill in the blnak with 'are'.
Answers
Writeacher
Looks good with three exceptions:
... blank in Sentence 1, write <b>'is.'</b>
... fill in the <b>blank</b> with <b>'are.'</b>
Remember: That ending quotation mark belongs AFTER a comma or period if the word quoted is at the end of a clause or sentence.
=)
... blank in Sentence 1, write <b>'is.'</b>
... fill in the <b>blank</b> with <b>'are.'</b>
Remember: That ending quotation mark belongs AFTER a comma or period if the word quoted is at the end of a clause or sentence.
=)