What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"?
V vladz Guest Jun 2, 2004 #1 What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"?
B blacknomi Key Member Joined Apr 21, 2004 Member Type Student or Learner Jun 2, 2004 #2 vladz said: What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"? Click to expand... Mark and John are playing basketball. ==> The main subject consists of two persons, so make it a plural verb. or Mark is playing basketball with John. ==> The main subject is Mark, so make it a singular verb.
vladz said: What verb should I use if my sentence is "Mark with John (is/are) playing basketball"? Click to expand... Mark and John are playing basketball. ==> The main subject consists of two persons, so make it a plural verb. or Mark is playing basketball with John. ==> The main subject is Mark, so make it a singular verb.