1. 주어와 동사의 일치
(1) A and B- 복수가 원칙이지만 예외가 있다.
(단수 · 복수의 형태는 그 의미에 따라 정해진다.)
ex 1) A black and white dog was running there. [한 마리]
2) A black and a white dog were running there. [두 마리]
3) Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare. [작품]
ex 1) He and I are of an age. (두사람 - 복수)
2) Bread and butter is for patients. (버터 바른 빵 - 단수)
3) A watch and chain was stolen from his pocket. (줄 달린 시계-단수)
(2) A or B, either A or B, neither A nor B, not only A but also B일 때에는
B(후자)에 일치하고, A as well as B일 때는 A(전자)에 일치
ex 1) Either you or he has to stay at home.
2) Neither you nor I am rich.
3) Not only you but also he is right.
= He as well as you is right. |