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(k) 複數的主詞卻用單數的動詞(意念上的單數):
誠如林語堂 先生(開明英文法 P.117 Psychological Intent) 的闡述,具有整體意義的複數主詞,實為單數的意義,用符合一般常識的心理去看待英文,千萬不要陷入自己「文法的荒謬」。
Three weeks is heaps of time.
Another three days was wasted.
The wonderful two weeks was the happiest time of her life.
Bread and butter is our breakfast. (一份食物)
Bread and butter are risen in price. (兩種物資)
The number of audiences is increasing. (學生的數量)
A number of audiences are waving their arms.(許多的學生)
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