1. 一般来说,按照语法一致原则,谓语动词要用单数形式。
What he said is true.
他说的话是真的。
What's needed is act.
所需的是行动。
2. what从句作主语,有时候主句的谓语动词be与表语的数保持一致。如果主句的表语是复数,主句谓语动词用复数,主句的表语是单数,谓语动词就用单数形式。
What they want are books .
他们想要的是书本。
What they want is money.
他们想要的是钱。
What he wants to see is your manager.
他想见的人是你们经理。
专项练习
1. What we lack today _______ steel and concrete.
A. was
B. were
C. are
D. is
2. What they have done _______ useful to the people.
A. are considered
B. is considered
C. have been considered
D. will be considered
3. What the man said under the oath _______ by several other witnesses.
A. was disputed
B. were disputed
C. disputed
D. be disputed
4. What I'm in need of _______ money.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
5. What he wants to get _______ some books.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
答案速查 1-5 CBAAB