To make a promise and then not to keep it (is, are) dishonesty. The Correspondent and the Principal are attending a meeting. When ‘and’ connects two or more titles or designations of the same person, the verb is always singular. In sentence , two posts are held by the same person.
So the verb is singular. In sentence , the posts are held by two different persons. Hence the verb is plural. Observe the following sentences.
Five rupees has no value these days. Three miles is a short distance. Two weeks is a long holiday. Some nouns denoting money, time and distance take a singular verb, as the specific quantity or amount is considered a whole.
Now read these sentences. Either Ramesh or Naren is in the wrong. Neither Kamal nor Rahim was present at the conference. Two or more singular subjects connected by or, nor, either….
or, neither… nor, take a singular verb. Observe the following sentences. Either Rahim or his brothers have to be invited. Neither his friends nor Victor is aware of the news.
When two subjects, one singular and the other plural, are connected by ‘neither….nor’, ‘either….or’, the verb agrees in person with the subject nearer to it. 12th - - Page we use the imperative. The process can also be described using the passive voice. Linkers are essential to join the different instructions together.
Terms such as first, then, next, and then finally, are all used in the narration / descriptive process. Study the sample paragraph describing the process of cleaning a flask. Take a pinch of non-abrasive washing powder or washing soda and put it inside the flask. You could even use a mild cleaning liquid.
In that case, pour a few drops of the cleaning liquid into the flask. Next, take a mug of hot water. Pour it into the flask, close it and shake well. Then clean the inner surface of the flask with a gentle brush.
Also clean the cap of the flask. Rinse well three or four times.