Passive/equipment
Forum > English only || BottomMessage from shaaraf posted on 11-04-2013 at 20:34:48 (D | E | F)
Hello,
Can you help me please?
Thanks a lot in advance...!
"Most electronic equipment is manufactured/are manufactured in south east Asia."
is manufactured or are manufactured ? and why?
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Edited by lucile83 on 11-04-2013 21:11
Re: Passive/equipment from djohrahocine, posted on 11-04-2013 at 20:55:54 (D | E)
Hello!
What do you suggest?
Re: Passive/equipment from lucile83, posted on 11-04-2013 at 21:11:15 (D | E)
Hello,
You might, could and should use a dictionary:
Link
Have you read the answer?
Re: Passive/equipment from shaaraf, posted on 11-04-2013 at 22:00:31 (D | E)
Hello,
Can you help me please?
Thank you!
This is the answer:
"Most electronic equipment "is manufactured" in south east Asia."
I want to know why "is manufactured" with "Most electronic equipment".
Why can't I use "are manufactured" with "Most electronic equipment".?
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Edited by lucile83 on 11-04-2013 22:09
Re: Passive/equipment from lucile83, posted on 11-04-2013 at 22:12:48 (D | E)
Hello,
Equipment is a singular; are is a plural.
Re: Passive/equipment from notrepere, posted on 11-04-2013 at 22:31:38 (D | E)
Hello
Equipment is a collective noun that takes a singular verb.
Re: Passive/equipment from djohrahocine, posted on 11-04-2013 at 22:35:51 (D | E)
Hello,
As Lucile and notrepere have already said "equipment" is a singular noun.
It means all things which are used for a particular purpose.
Use the dictionary again,and concentrate!
Regards.
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