MSN: Is Libra the best zodiac sign? A Quora user asked — here’s what the top answer revealed
Astrology debates on the internet can get intense, and one question that really got people talking on Quora was a simple one: Is Libra the best zodiac sign? The top answer didn’t just say yes—it ...
Is Libra the best zodiac sign? A Quora user asked — here’s what the top answer revealed
Should I use make or makes in the following statement: Please explain why your experience and qualifications makes you the best candidate for this position
The formal and traditional answer is makes, because the subject is the singular noun phrase receiving homemade cupcakes. In actual speech, and even sometimes in writing, many people say make, under the influence of the more recent plural noun cupcakes. I would recommend saying makes, but be prepared to hear make.
singular vs plural - Make or Makes within a sentence? - English ...
Thank you! That makes sense. I must have heard people use it incorrectly so much that the correct way sounds strange. I will use your suggested sentence as well. I appreciate your help!
tense - Do I use "makes" or "make" in this sentence? - English Language ...
grammaticality - Is it "make" or "makes" in this sentence? - English ...
To make for is an idiom with several different meanings. In the context of this question, the approximate meaning is 'to produce', 'to represent' or 'to constitute': Raw earthworms make for grim eating = Raw earthworms represent an unpleasant kind of food Dobermans make for great guard dogs = Dobermans have the qualities needed to make them great guard dogs Sowing camomile in your lawn makes ...