核心问题
some 用作代词时,其谓语动词用单数,还是用复数?
词典解答
some 用作代词时,如果所指的是可数名词复数,谓语动词用复数;如果所指的是不可数名词,则谓语动词用单数:
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Some are wise and some are otherwise. (Prov) 有些人聪明,有些人并不聪明。
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Many children learn to read quite quickly, but some need special instruction. (CGEL) 许多孩子很快就学会阅读, 不过有些孩子却需专门指导。
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Some of the bread has been eaten. (CGEL) 有些面包已经被吃掉了。请做下面的英语试题：
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If you need gasoline, here are some. A B C D
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Some is born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. (A) B C D (Shakespeare)