Statement
A recent study shows that true capitalism obtains only when the ownership of property and the means of production is regarded as an individual’s inalienable right, not as a temporary license granted by the State.
Is the underlined verb “IS” in the above sentence correct ? I believe it should be “are” since the subject for this verb i.e. “ownership of property and the means of production” is plural.
Please advise.
P.S. – This question might sound silly but the sentence appears in MILCET Sentence Correction notes and therefore would like to confirm.
Subject verb agreement
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A recent study shows that true capitalism obtains only when the ownership of (property and the means of production) is regarded as an individual’s inalienable right, not as a temporary license granted by the State.
means of production cannot be the right... the right referes to ownership....
also it is right ( singular ) ... ( corectly pointed out by devesh)..
the meaning of whole sentence is crucial in some cases...
though i also struggle in this area ......
hope that helps...-
means of production cannot be the right... the right referes to ownership....
also it is right ( singular ) ... ( corectly pointed out by devesh)..
the meaning of whole sentence is crucial in some cases...
though i also struggle in this area ......
hope that helps...-