[Grammar] Relevant verb form after the subject

[fatimah0786]

In the sentence what should be the right word,"The only thing that I want you to hit right now is/are the books."

 

[Raymott]

"Is" works. It refers back to 'thing'. One you have "the only thing" as the subject, the verb form 'are' is going to sound strange.

 

[MikeNewYork]

You could also say "The only things that I want you to hit right now are the books."