Sorry for the late lesson, but I was gang-ass-raped at work today.
Today's lesson focuses on the word "series."
Now, "series" does not change form from singular to plural. It is always "series." Singular "series." Plural "series." Solamente "series." Although it does not change form, the verbs that are its predicate do. So, you know, unless you're retarded, you would guess that singular "series" gets singular verbs (e.g., "That DVD series is available now"), and plural "series" gets plural verbs (e.g., "Those DVD series are available now").
Oh, who am I kidding, even retards know this. Chris Burke (aka Corky) from Life Goes On probably impressed Patti LuPone with his vast knowledge of subject-verb agreement with irregular plural nouns. This probably shouldn't have even been a grammar lesson because even Terri Schiavo could've pointed this out with some sort of Morse code via her feeding tube. Sorry to have wasted your time.
(Sources: Sec. 5.20, Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition; Sec. 13, Plurals, Style Guide, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition; Sec. 264.3, American Heritage Book of English Usage)
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Doesn't the same go for breakfast? I can't tell you how much I hate it when I hear breakfasts. I could be wrong in the assumption.
hmm, good question, ever curious. i can't find anything in webster's or american heritage. i may have to consult the OED on this one. stay tuned to further grammar lessons for your answer!
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