Nursing Preparation Study Guide

Nursing Preparation Study Guide and as well – Two subjects linked by “with” or “as well” should have a verb that matches the first subject. o Examples: The pencil, with the papers and equipment, is on the desk. – David, as well as Louis, is coming. • Plural nouns – The following nouns take a singular verb: politics, mathematics, innings, news, advice, summons, furniture, information, poetry, machinery, vacation, scenery o Examples: The machinery is difficult to assemble. -- The furniture has been delivered. -- The scenery was beautiful • Single entities – A proper noun in plural form that refers to a single entity requires a singular verb. This is a complicated way of saying; some things appear to be plural, but are really singular, or some nouns refer to a collection of things but the collection is really singular. o Example: The United Nations Organization is the decision maker in the matter. § Here the “United Nations Organization” is really only one “thing” or noun, but is made up of many “nations.” o Example: The book, “The Seven Virgins” was not available in the library. § Here there is only one book, although the title of the book is plural. • Specific amounts are always singular – A plural noun that refers to a specific amount or quantity that is considered as a whole (dozen, hundred, score, etc.) requires a singular verb. o Example: 60 minutes is quite a long time. § Here “60 minutes” is considered a whole, and therefore one item (singular noun). o Example: The first million is the most difficult. • Either , neither , and each are always singular: The verb is always singular when usedwith, each, neither, everyone, and many. o Examples: Either of the boys is lying. -- Each of the employees has been well compensated. -- Many a police officer has been found to be courageous. --Every one of the teachers is responsible. • Linking with either , or , and neither match the second subject – Two subjects linked by “either,” “or”, “nor” or “neither” should have a verb that matches the second subject. o Examples: Neither David nor Paul will be coming. -- Either Mary or Tina is paying. § Note: If one of the subjects linked by “either,” “or”, “nor” or “neither” is in plural form, then the verb should also be in plural, and the verb should be close to the plural subject. o Examples: Neither the mother nor her kids have eaten. -- Either Mary or her friends are paying. • With

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