Kenapa bukan "What is your name?" tapi bukan "What are your name?"

Summary

This video script explains the proper usage of the phrase 'What is your name?' versus 'What are your name?' in English. It highlights the differences between 'you' and 'your,' emphasizing that 'your' is a possessive adjective and cannot be the subject of the verb 'to be.' The video explores how the verb 'to be' (is/are) depends on whether the noun it refers to is singular or plural, illustrated with examples like 'your name is Lisa' versus 'your names are Lisa and Lily.' The explanation extends to how the form of 'to be' changes with singular and plural nouns, clarifying common mistakes in forming questions and sentences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use 'is' for singular subjects and 'are' for plural subjects in sentences with 'to be'.
• 😀 'Your' is a possessive adjective and must be followed by a noun (e.g., 'your name', 'your house').
• 😀 'You' is a pronoun that can stand alone (e.g., 'You are here').
• 😀 In sentences like 'What is your name?', 'name' is singular, so use 'is'.
• 😀 In sentences like 'What are your names?', 'names' is plural, so use 'are'.
• 😀 The verb 'to be' (is/are) depends on the noun following the possessive adjective, not on the adjective itself.
• 😀 For singular subjects, use 'is' (e.g., 'Your name is Lisa').
• 😀 For plural subjects, use 'are' (e.g., 'Your names are Lisa and Lily').
• 😀 Misunderstanding can arise between 'you' and 'your', as 'you' is a pronoun and 'your' is a possessive adjective.
• 😀 The subject-verb agreement is based on the number of the noun after the possessive adjective, not the adjective itself.
• 😀 Remember, 'is' and 'are' must match the noun in number (singular or plural), not the possessive adjective.

Q & A

What is the main reason the speaker is creating this video?

The speaker is creating the video because many people have been asking about the differences in usage between 'What is your name' and 'What are your name', and the speaker wants to provide clarification.

What is the difference between 'you' and 'your' in English?

'You' is a pronoun, while 'your' is a possessive adjective. 'You' can stand alone, whereas 'your' must be followed by a noun to indicate possession.

Why is 'is' used in the sentence 'Your name is Lisa'?

'Is' is used because 'name' is a singular noun. The verb 'is' corresponds to singular subjects, whereas 'are' is used with plural subjects.

What determines the form of the verb 'to be' in sentences like 'Your name is Lisa' or 'Your names are Lisa and Lily'?

The form of the verb 'to be' depends on the number of the noun following the possessive adjective. If the noun is singular (like 'name'), 'is' is used. If the noun is plural (like 'names'), 'are' is used.

Why does 'is' in the sentence 'Your name is Lisa' depend on 'name' and not 'your'?

'Is' depends on the noun ('name') because it is a verb that matches with the subject, which in this case is the singular noun 'name'. 'Your' is a possessive adjective and does not affect the verb form.

What happens when 'your' is followed by a plural noun like 'books'?

When 'your' is followed by a plural noun, the verb 'to be' changes to 'are'. For example, 'Your books are on the table' uses 'are' because 'books' is plural.

In the question 'What is your name?', why is 'is' used instead of 'are'?

'Is' is used because 'name' is singular. Even though 'your' refers to the person or people, the verb form depends on 'name', which is singular.

What is the difference in verb usage between 'What is your sister's name?' and 'What are your parents' names?'

'What is your sister's name?' uses 'is' because 'sister' is singular, while 'What are your parents' names?' uses 'are' because 'parents' is plural.

Why does the verb 'to be' depend on the noun after the possessive adjective and not on the possessive adjective itself?

The verb 'to be' is influenced by the noun that follows the possessive adjective because it matches with the subject (the noun). The possessive adjective ('your') only shows ownership and doesn't affect the verb form.

How does the usage of 'is' or 'are' change when talking about a singular vs. plural subject in sentences like 'How is your father?' vs. 'How are your parents?'

In the sentence 'How is your father?', 'is' is used because 'father' is singular. In contrast, 'How are your parents?' uses 'are' because 'parents' is plural.