The whole school ____ (was, were) cheering the winner.
请教一道主谓一致问题。即 the whole school 作主语时,谓语动词该用单数还是复数?谢谢!
你的句子用单数或复数都可以。
在通常情况下,the whole school(全校师生)作主语时被视为整体看待,其后的谓语动词用单数,但也可以后接复数动词(即侧重考虑其个体成员)。
The whole school was / were cheering the winner. 全体师生都在为获胜者喝彩。
又如:
The whole school is / are going on a picnic next Sunday. 全校学生下星期日举行野餐。
The whole school was / were down at the sports field. 全校师生都到运动场去了。
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