Here is eighty dollars.
Here is your change, eighty dollars.
It uses singular verb in both sentences.
Is that right?
Can it be use with plural verb in the sentences?
Which verb is correct?
Can someone help me to the answer.
Thank you so much.
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Singular verb
Yes, "here is eighty dollars" & "here is your change" requires a singular verb "is". You cannot say "here are your 80 dollars" because dollars (money) is always non-count and no matter how many dollars, it's always singular.
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Hope that helps!
Re: Singular verb
... unless you mean 80 separate one-dollar bills.Mila wrote:...and no matter how many dollars, it's always singular...
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Re: Singular verb
It's really helpful.Mila wrote:Yes, "here is eighty dollars" & "here is your change" requires a singular verb "is". You cannot say "here are your 80 dollars" because dollars (money) is always non-count and no matter how many dollars, it's always singular.
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Re: Singular verb
... unless you mean 80 separate one-dollar bills
You mean if the change includes coins and bills, we should use plural verb,right?
Re: Singular verb
I mean there's much more to a language than just pronouncing correct phrases.Engjuliawu wrote:You mean if the change includes coins and bills, we should use plural verb,right?
You choose how to say what you mean - be it a sum of money (singular) or a few paper bills (plural). As for coins (without bills) - they are always plural, if more than a single coin. Anyway, it wouldn't be a mistake to say: "Here are 80 dollars and two nickels."
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