[Grammar] Most of + plural or singular verb

[denismurs]

Hello,

Would you be so kind to tell what verb singular or plural I am supposed to use in next sentence?

"Most research now show/shows that as much as 70% - 80% of human communication may be non-verbal."

Denis.

 

[bhaisahab]

"Most research now shows..." Delete "of".

 

[MikeNewYork]

I agree with Bhai. The word "most" does not change "research" from singular to plural.

 

[teechar]

Just to clarify: bhaisahab is referring only to the first "of" in the original sentence.