120 Rules of Grammer
RULE85 : Usage of “Mathematics” and “Statistics”:
When these two words are used as a field or a subject, we consider them uncountable nouns and thus a singular verb is used.
However, when the meaning of the word “Mathematics” is “Calculation” and “Statistics” is “Data”, we use plural verb in both the cases.
Examples :-
🔸 Mathematics is an interesting subject.
[Used as a subject]
🔹 Mathematics are telling that he has made a lot of money.
[Here it means “calculations”]
🔸 Statistics is difficult to understand.
[Used as a subject]
🔹 Statistics tell us that it will rain today.
[Here it means “data”]
#NOTE : The word “Data” is plural. The singular form of “Data” is “Datum”.
Examples :-
🔸 Data warns us and we will have to change our strategy. ❌
🔹 Data warn us and we will have to change our strategy. ✅
#NOTE : The word “Summons” is a singular noun but “Summon” is a verb. The plural form of “Summons” is “Summonses”.
Examples :-
🔸 Two summons were issued. ❌
🔹 Two summonses were issued. ✅
