说明
the manners are/is(?)
核心问题
It is good manners for an Arab to stand close to his friend when they are talking. 句中的 good manners 能否写成 a good manners? 另外, manners 作主语时, 其谓语动词是用单数, 还是用复数? 要知道, means 作主语时, 它的谓语动词是可以用两种形式的呀!
词典解答
不可以说 a good manners, 因为作“礼貌(social behaviour)”解的 manners 是一个只能以复数形式出现的所谓的“复数型名词”。因此, 它作主语时, 其谓语动词只能用复数:
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Her manners are deplorable, but she has a heart of gold. 她的礼貌很差,但她有一颗金子般的心。
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Your manners are improving. 你的礼貌有待改进。
[句意]阿拉伯人同朋友谈话时跟他站得很近,这是很有礼貌的。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题:
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It is good ____ to open a door for a lady. A. manners B. mode C. way D. fashion
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Children should learn ____. A. a manner B. manner C. manners D. the manner