Should I use singular or plural after "there are many cases where"?
Example:
There are many cases where patient/patients lack/lacks the required
knowledge yet they/she work/works it out.
As we are speaking generally in this kind of sentences, singular sounds more natural. But then is it OK as "cases" is plural?
Best Answer
Either form works, provided the singular form includes "a" in front of "patient":
Otherwise, the plural form would be preferable: