1.当主语由either...... or. neither...... nor , not only ...... but(also) 或or连接时,谓语动词通常和最临近的那个主语一致。 Zv qn%K],
例如:Either you or he is to do the work. 不是你就是他来做这件事。 80ZnM%/}
Not only you but also Tom often comes late to class. 不光是你,汤姆上课也迟到。 59B&2861
Neither the children nor the teacher knows anything about it. W7UtA.2LT
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2.当there be结构后面有并列主语时,谓语也和最临近的那个一致。 0jB X5
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如:There is a dictionary and many books on the table. i(HByI
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屋子里有十把椅子和一张桌子。 "dN< i
Here is a pen, a few envelopes and same paper far you. `?o=*OS7Y
这儿有一支笔,几个信封和一些纸给你。 73DlRt
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如:Where is your mother and sisters? v@T'7?s.
你妈妈和你姐妹到哪儿去了? rm+v(&
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One in ten are expected to take part in the contest. (Nz]h:}r
预计每十个人就有一个要来参加这次比赛。 0#|7U_n
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3.做主语的名词或代词后接with,together with,along with,as well as等短语时,谓语动词一般和前面名词或代词一致。这些短语前后可用可不用逗号。 B1w0cS%%:
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The girl, as well as the bays , has learned to drive a car. \j:gr>4
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代词一致是指句子中代词应在数、性、人称等方面彼此保持一致, !V(`ZH
如:One must do one' s best to increase production. sQ(1/"gb
Everybody talked at the tap of his/their voice. </w7W3F
If anyone calls, tell him I' 11 be back in a moment. (him也可用him or her代替) Fg@ ACv'@
在写作中,如果表示不定的人,可以用you, we, one等,需要注意的是:同一篇文章中,只用同一个不定代词,而且所有格要与其一致。 ~x+Ykq0