In cases which there are a definite disapproval, careful signs must be given to the teen.

or

In cases which there is a definite disapproval, careful signs must be given to the teen.


I am thinking the latter. Can someone explain it to me. I am a bit confused between the multiple cases...and single disapproval.

Spanks.

 

is = singular

are = plural


so yes, the second one is better.

 

is is the way to go.

 

So in that sentence...the is/are is refering to the disapproval and not the cases?

 

is

referencing "A definite disapproval"

 

It is a poorly written sentence. Wouldn't this be more clear, eliminating a compound sentence where the dependent portion has no clear subject?

Cases in which there is a definite disapproval require that careful signs are provided to the teen.

 

or

Careful signs must be given to the teen in cases which there is a definite disapproval.

 

Hmmm.


Thanks you guys.

 

This is better, but needs another "in":

"Careful signs must be given to the teen in cases IN which there is a definite disapproval."

This causes 2 prepositional phrases, but is the most clear.

 

The wording you chose is even more awkward sounding.