clothing和clothes作主语时谓语用单数还是复数?可以这样理解吗?clothing作主语时谓语动词用单数,clothes作主语时谓语动词用复数。
刘老师:
你说的很对!
clothing是集合名词, 是衣服的总称,无复数形式,谓语动词用单数。
Clothing is necessary to keep our bodies warm.衣服能够保暖。
clothes 也指衣服,没有单数形式,只有复数,谓语动词用复数。
His clothes were covered in dirt.他的衣服沾满了污垢。