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Old 02-Jun-2004, 14:24
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Default Singular or plural verb?
What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"?
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Old 02-Jun-2004, 15:08
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What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"?
Mark and John are playing basketball. ==> The main subject consists of two persons, so make it a plural verb.

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Mark is playing basketball with John. ==> The main subject is Mark, so make it a singular verb.
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