English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
CONCORD
Ten yards ~are~ enough for you (nonstandard).
Ten yards *is* enough for you (standard).
Words showing measurement, distance etc attract singular verb:
~Ten kilometers are~ all you have to drive. ❌
*Ten kilometers is* all you have to drive. ✅
~Ten dollars are~ enough for the whole process. ❌
*Ten dollars is* enough for the whole process. ✅
GAB
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