考點3 臨近原則
臨近原則是指謂語動詞的單復(fù)數(shù)與最近的主語的單復(fù)數(shù)形式保持一致。
1. 當(dāng)not only... but(also)..., either... or..., neither... nor..., not... but...等引導(dǎo)并列主語時,謂語動詞的單復(fù)數(shù)取決于靠近謂語動詞的主語的單復(fù)數(shù)
Neither her younger brothers nor she is willing to return.
她和她的弟弟們都不愿意回來。
Not only Tom but also his parents have been tired of telling the story.
不僅湯姆而且他的父母都厭倦了講述這個故事。
2. 在某些倒裝句或倒裝結(jié)構(gòu)中,謂語動詞的單復(fù)數(shù)也取決于臨近主語的單復(fù)數(shù)形式
There is a pen and two books on the desk. 桌子上有一支筆和兩本書。
There are two books and a pen on the desk. 桌子上有兩本書和一支筆。