By Singular or Plural?

When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb. She and her friends are at the fair. 2. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, use a singular verb.

Is or followed by singular or plural?

When "or" or "nor" joins two things, use a singular verb if both things are singular. However, if one of the things is plural, use a plural verb. For example: Shortbread or cake is on offer.

Is this or that singular or plural?

We use this, that, these and those to point to people and things. This and that are singular. These and those are plural. We use them as determiners and pronouns.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.