Singular subjects must go with sing

Singular subjects must go with singular verbs; plural subjects must go with plural verbs.
• The system performs better than the old one.
• These systems perform better than the old ones.
The directors has agreed on the new overtime policy. (X) (has -> have)
She wish to transfer to the Tokyo branch. (X) (wish –>wishes)
(1) Some subjects ending in -s are singular in meaning.
• Mathematics is my favorite subject. (a field of study)
• Sam Electronics is expanding its market to European cities. (a proper noun)
• Ten dollars is not a lot of money. (a plural noun as a whole)
(2) Group nouns (audience, committee, family. government, team) can be singular or plural.
• The committee agrees I agree with the city planning process.
• My family is an extended family.
• My family are all here. (= My family members are all here.)
* It is always best to choose the singular verb, except where the idea of "plural " is strongly suggested.
(3) Subjects followed by modifying phrases
• The exhibition of Rome paintings have attracted many art students.
(X) (have -> has)
• The timetable showing this month’s classes are available on the first floor.
(X) (are -> is)
• Suggestions made by the security personnel was presented at the meeting.
(X) (was -> were)

(1) Singular (one) – a/ an, every, each, another
(2) Abundance - many, several, a variety of, other, much , most (of), a lot of
(3) Moderate number or amount - a few, a little, other, some, any
(4) Lack in number or amount - few, little, less, no


(1) Alan, every, each, another, many, several, and (a) few cannot modify a non-count noun.
• A new managers was hired for the construction project.
(X) (managers -> manager)
• Every information is reliable.
(X) (Every -> Some, Most, Little, etc.)
• Few equipment was damaged.
(X) (Few - > Little)
• Each applicants for the job must provide a resume with full personal details.
X) (applicants -> applicant)
(2) Much, (a) little, and less cannot modify a count noun.
• Much students came to visit the teacher.
(X) (Much -> Many. Some . ..)
• There is little milk left in the cup.
(3) Some, most (of), a lot of, any, and no can modify either a count noun or a non-count noun.
• Most students have just received their test results. (most + plural count noun)
• Most information is posted on the bulletin board. (most + non-count noun)