And 与 'As well as'

hren2008 · 发表于 2007-4-10 06:02:21

If the subject in a sentence is separated by as well as, the verb takes always a singular verb.
Hunger as well as sleep is often the reason for despair
Compare:
Hunger and sleep are often the reason for despair.

07yg3 · 发表于 2007-4-11 01:15:49

And the emphasis is always on the first noun. By the way, sleep can hardly be a "reason for despair", but lack of sleep can (be a cause for depress).

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[[求助与讨论]] And 与 &#39;As well as&#39;

[[求助与讨论]] And 与 'As well as'