[Grammar] All I see is/are problems

[kadioguy]

a. All I see is problems.
b. All I see are problems.

Which one is correct in grammar?

Thanks!

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[AirbusA321]

Google hits:
a. 32,800
b. 14,900

So, both seem to be correct and quite common.

 

[GoesStation]

Google hits:
a. 32,800
b. 14,900

So, both seem to be [STRIKE]correct and [/STRIKE]quite common.

Finding many examples of a usage on the web is not evidence that it's correct. You'll find millions of examples of mangled English online.

In this case, I agree that the singular and plural are both OK.

 

[PaulMatthews]

"All is inherently singular, so "All I see is problems" is correct.

"All I want is two stiff drinks", not. "All I want are two stiff drinks."

 

[kadioguy]

In Dictionary.com:

all pronoun

1. the whole quantity or amount:
He ate all of the peanuts.
All are gone.

2. the whole number; every one:
all of us.

3. everything:
Is that all you want to say?
All is lost.

Which explanation fits my sentence?

Thanks!