15.4 谓语需用单数

1） 代词each和由every, some, no, any等构成的复合代词作主语，或主语中含有each, every, 谓语需用单数。

　 Each of us has a tape-recorder.
　 There is something wrong with my watch.

2） 当主语是一本书或一条格言时，谓语动词常用单数。

　 The Arabian Night is a book known to lovers of English.
　 <<天方夜谭>>是英语爱好者熟悉的一本好书。

3） 表示金钱，时间，价格或度量衡的复合名词作主语 时，通常把这些名词看作一个整体，谓语一般用单数。(用复数也可，意思不变。)

　 Three weeks was allowed for making the necessary preparations.
　 Ten yuan is enough.