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When a negative verb is used, we use either (of). In informal speaking, we often use a plural verb after either, even though it is a singular ...

Both refers to two things or people together. Both is always considered plural in a sentence. Examples: Both these boys are brothers. Hold the book with both ...

May 23, 2018 · Explanation: For example if i say. They BOTH ate pizza. since i put the word "they" im referring to more than one person so itll be considered a plural noun! Another example. I had BOTH my homework sheets done. im only referring to me so its a singular noun! Answer link.

13.03.2014 · Both singular and plural - as in I am a member of the public (singular) or This land is for the use of the public (plural)

Both - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

27.03.2014 · The majority of nouns have distinct plural and singular forms. However, there are a number of special words that are spelled and pronounced exactly the same way in both their singular and plural forms. Here are 101 words that are both singular and plural.

Both are correct , both is used for two and two is a plural and plural awalys takes are not is . 282 views ·. View upvotes.

17.03.2010 · English Only English Only "Both" Goes with Singular Or Plural lzooml Mar 17, 2010 L lzooml New Member Turkish Mar 17, 2010 #1 Which one is true ? Both family buys something Both families buy something ? Also i'm asking for buy (s) or buy J jpyvr Senior Member Vancouver, BC, Canada English - Canadian Mar 17, 2010 #2

Now that we’ve covered both the singular and plural form, it’s time to take us back to when we’re using the more common plural. When we use a plural, the word “are” typically has to follow for the rest of the clause to make sense. That’s why “people are” is …

Mar 27, 2014 · As an adjective, cannon is neither singular nor plural. As a noun, cannon is singular and cannons are plural. A 21 cannon ship is a ship with 21 cannons. Bourgeoisie is plural for bourgeois. I have always said legos, but spellcheck tells me I’m wrong. Maybe legos is a Northwest US dialect word. Accommodations is plural and far more common than accommodation. Clothes is plural for both cloth and clothing.

23.05.2018 · Explanation: For example if i say They BOTH ate pizza. since i put the word "they" im referring to more than one person so itll be considered a plural noun! Another example I had BOTH my homework sheets done. im only referring to me so its a singular noun! Answer link

21.04.2017 · The word both is a determinative (in the terminology of CGEL ). Determinatives are not per se singular or plural (except these and those ), but they select singular or plural nouns. When both appears without the head noun, as it does here, there is a fusion of functions and it becomes both the determiner and the head of the plural NP.

Here are 101 words that are both singular and plural. If you are not sure how to convert a singular noun into a plural noun, check out our guide ...

Mar 13, 2014 · The indefinite pronoun 'both' is a plural form.Example: Both John and Kevin were going by bus.

1 Answer Active Oldest Votes 2 You just listed two phases, so you want the plural. If you repeated the word instead, it would be singular: ...each of water phase and IL phase. As to both or each of, that is a stylistic matter. I prefer each of, because it appeals to my logical mind - …

“Both are” is correct because “both” works to talk about the two things it features. It isn't strictly singular or plural, but to aid us with the explanation, ...

The word both is a determinative (in the terminology of CGEL). Determinatives are not per se singular or plural (except these and those), but they select ...

Apr 22, 2017 · The word both is a determinative (in the terminology of CGEL ). Determinatives are not per se singular or plural (except these and those ), but they select singular or plural nouns. When both appears without the head noun, as it does here, there is a fusion of functions and it becomes both the determiner and the head of the plural NP.

well since this is a determinative its considered a noun except for these and those so it all depends on how you put it in the sentence!

When used adjectivally, both again refers to two people or things. Therefore, it is used with plural instead of singular ...

English is such a slippery language that "always" and "never" almost always need some qualification. When "both" is used with two nouns, then ...

Jun 17, 2019 · English is such a slippery language that "always" and "never" almost always need some qualification. When "both" is used with two nouns, then the verb is always plural. However, if you just have one singular or uncountable noun and use "both" for a pair of adjectives, then the verb is singular. maraba Senior Member Spain Jun 17, 2019 #5

17.06.2019 · When "both" is used with two nouns, then the verb is always plural. However, if you just have one singular or uncountable noun and use "both" for a pair of adjectives, then the verb is singular. maraba Senior Member Spain Jun 17, 2019 #5 Okay, I think I get it.