Bull's Eye Business Writing TipsTip #498: Subject-verb agreement These
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Tip# 498: Although the conjunction "as well as" joins two like items, it does not affect whether the verb is singular or plural. Example: The union official, as well as the workers, agrees to the terms. |
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Juggernaut(n.): a massive force, campaign or object that crushes anything in its path.
Example: Our new CEO is a juggernaut, so be careful not to get in his way.
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Choose the correct answer: 1. Administrative assistants, as well as supervisors, (is, are) being hired. 2. Mr. Chang, as well as his employees, (is, are) on vacation. 3. The lawyer, as well as his secretary, (is, are) out of the office. |
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"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
- Mohandas Gandhi
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