A pack of wolves and a flock of birds is heading in my direction.
Should it be IS heading in my direction or ARE heading in my direction?
I'm kinda confused. Can somebody please help?
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hardik.jadeja
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A pack of wolves and a flock of birds are heading in my direction.
but
A pack of wolves along with a flock of birds is heading in my direction.
but
A pack of wolves along with a flock of birds is heading in my direction.
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The Jock
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A pack of wolves => Noun
a flock of birds => another noun
Connecting two nouns with "and" so the verb will be plural verb.
So it will be:
A pack of wolves and a flock of birds are heading in my direction.
a flock of birds => another noun
Connecting two nouns with "and" so the verb will be plural verb.
So it will be:
A pack of wolves and a flock of birds are heading in my direction.
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joiedevivre
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As a general rule, use a plural verb with two or more subjects when they are connected by AND.
(X and Y are...)
Hence: A pack of wolves and a flock of birds are heading in my direction.
Use a plural verb if the subject after or/nor is plural:
Either a pen or two erasers are what I can buy for $1.
Use a singular verb if the subject after or/nor is singular:
Either a pen or a pencil is what I can buy for $1.
(X and Y are...)
Hence: A pack of wolves and a flock of birds are heading in my direction.
Use a plural verb if the subject after or/nor is plural:
Either a pen or two erasers are what I can buy for $1.
Use a singular verb if the subject after or/nor is singular:
Either a pen or a pencil is what I can buy for $1.
