“a set of + 复数名词”作主语时的主谓一致
2017-05-16来源:和谐英语
“a set of + 复数名词”作主语时的主谓一致
有朋友在“答疑中心”提问:“a set of + 复数名词”作主语时,谓语动词该用单数还是复数。现特请本站特约作者
当“a set of + 复数名词”作主语时,谓语动词用单数或复数都有可能,我们手头收录了16 个例句,下面是其中的四个例子:
(1) ...if one set of figures is sharply out of line with a trend 如果一组数据与总的趋势有很大的出入……(摘自《柯林斯高级英语学习词典》第5版)
(2) A set of guidance notes is provided to assist applicants in completing the form. 有一系列注意事项,指导申请人填写表格。(摘自《朗文当代英语词典》第4版)
(3) A set of twenty-four carved and gilded chairs appear on the inventory of the house for 1736. 这幢房子1736年的物品清单上列有一套雕花镀金椅子,共24把。(摘自《剑桥高级英语词典》第2版)
(4) An important set of ideas have been advanced by the biologist Rupert Sheldrake. 生物学家鲁珀特•谢尔德雷克已提出了一整套重要的观点。(摘自《柯林斯高级英语学习词典》第5版)