Tan Elaine
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The criminal breach of trust offences carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and fine.
The above sentence is from a local newspaper.
Why is 'carry' used? I think the subject is 'breach', so I would use 'carries' instead.
Thanks.
The above sentence is from a local newspaper.
Why is 'carry' used? I think the subject is 'breach', so I would use 'carries' instead.
Thanks.