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A case on auxiliary verbs with plural/singular subject

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In the following, I believe the first sentence is the correct one as the auxiliary verb must follow the subject, which is 'A critical aspect' (thought 'nerdy creatures' is plural) Please let me know if I am mistaken.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement is the nerdy creatures.

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A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement are the nerdy creatures.

In the following, I believe the first sentence is the correct one as the auxiliary verb must follow the subject, which is 'A critical aspect' (thought 'nerdy creatures' is plural) Please let me know if I am mistaken.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement is the nerdy creatures.

vs.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement are the nerdy creatures.

In the following, I believe the first sentence is the correct one as the verb must follow the subject, which is 'A critical aspect' (thought 'nerdy creatures' is plural) Please let me know if I am mistaken.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement is the nerdy creatures.

vs.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement are the nerdy creatures.

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Median Hilal
Median Hilal
  • 181
  • 2
  • 8

A case on auxiliary verbs

In the following, I believe the first sentence is the correct one as the auxiliary verb must follow the subject, which is 'A critical aspect' (thought 'nerdy creatures' is plural) Please let me know if I am mistaken.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement is the nerdy creatures.

vs.

A critical aspect that might threaten such achievement are the nerdy creatures.