<p>In correct
Changes in the balance of trade seems remote from everyday concerns, but they can drastically affect how we spend our money.</p>
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Changes in the balance of trade seem remote from everyday concerns, but they can drastically affect how we spend our money.
Seems and Seem how are they singular and plural?</p>
<p>What’s confusing me from Erica examples is the (s) like Extend and Extends Speak and speaks</p>
<p>I don’t understand what the (s) is doing </p>
<p>I don’t understand your question. But I will tell you about the sentence:</p>
<p>Changes in the balance of trade seem</p>
<p>Many students see the word “trade” and think that because it is singular, it should be followed by a singular verb. So they think “seems” is correct. In fact, the subject of the verb is “Changes.” The phrase “in the balance of trade” does not contain the subject; it modifies the subject. Because “Changes” is plural, it requires a plural verb: “seem.”</p>
<p>That’s not an SAT question, it’s a basic English question. “Seems” is singular and “seem” is plural. Regular verbs take an “s” at the end to indicate singularity. Oof.</p>
<p>Thank you </p>