单数主语
如果主语是单数形式,那么谓语动词必须用单数形式。例如:
- The cat is sleeping on the couch.
- My friend plays guitar every day.
需要注意的是,有些主语看起来像复数形式,但实际上是单数形式。例如:
- Mathematics is my favorite subject.
- Politics is a sensitive topic.
在这些例子中,"mathematics"和"politics"虽然看起来像复数,但它们在语法上是单数形式。
复数主语
如果主语是复数形式,那么谓语动词必须用复数形式。例如:
- The cats are sleeping on the couch.
- My friends play guitar every day.
需要注意的是,一些复数主语看起来像单数形式,但实际上是复数形式。例如:
- Scissors are on the table.
- Glasses are necessary for reading.
在这些例子中,"scissors"和"glasses"虽然看起来像单数,但它们在语法上是复数形式。
不定代词
当使用不定代词作为主语时,需要根据不定代词所代表的对象来确定谓语动词的形式。例如:
- Someone is knocking on the door. (someone代表单数)
- A few people are waiting in line. (a few代表复数)
需要注意的是,有些不定代词既可以代表单数,也可以代表复数。例如:
- Some students are absent today.
- Some students is absent today.
在这种情况下,需要根据上下文来确定谓语动词的形式。