english
which or both are correct:
1. Is their any books by Sam Jones?
2. Are their any books by Sam Jones?
** can is be sigular or plura ( books vs book)
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. The singular = Is there any book by Sam Jones? Plural = Are there any books by Sam Jones. Note the spelling of "there."
#2 is correct, #1 should be: Is there any book by Sam Jones?
Hope this helps!!!
#2 is correct, #1 should be: Is there any book by Sam Jones?
Hope this helps!!!
To determine whether option 1 or option 2 is correct, you need to consider subject-verb agreement.
In option 1, "Is their any books by Sam Jones?", the verb "is" is singular, but the subject "books" is plural. This creates a disagreement between the verb and the subject, making option 1 incorrect.
In option 2, "Are their any books by Sam Jones?", the verb "are" is plural, matching the plural subject "books". This creates subject-verb agreement, making option 2 correct.
So, the correct sentence is: "Are there any books by Sam Jones?"
As for your question about the use of "book" versus "books", it depends on whether you are referring to one book or multiple books. If you are referring to multiple books, as the plural subject suggests, then you use "books". If you are referring to just one book, you would use "book".
I hope this explanation helps!