3 a group of questions作主语时的主谓一致(动词可以用单数吗)

When a group of questions are used to introduce a topic, they usually not meant to be answered.

这是高中英语新教材译林版必修12单元的句子(p19)

请问a group of questions作主语时动词可以用单数吗?比如:

When a group of questions is used to introduce a topic, they usually not meant to be answered.

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最佳答案 2022-01-27 13:36

按理说,当 a group of questions 作主语时其后的动词用单数视为整体或复数考虑其个体都可以。如:

A group of girls was / were waiting at the school gate. 一群女孩子在校门口等着。

A group of enthusiasts has / have undertaken the reconstruction of a steam locomotive. 一群热心者已经承担起一台蒸汽机车的复原工作。

但网友的句子最好用复数动词,因为其后用了复数代词:

When a group of questions are used to introduce a topic, they usually not meant to be answered.

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