“many a+單數(shù)可數(shù)名詞”形式上為單數(shù)，但意義上為復(fù)數(shù)(意為“許多”)。若用作主語，其謂語通常與形式一致而不與意義一致(即謂語用單數(shù))。many a后面接可數(shù)名詞的單數(shù)，意思是許多，但是后面的謂語動詞應(yīng)該用三單形式。

1、I met him many a time in the bus.

我在公共汽車上見過他多次。

2、Many a customer has been lost through negligence of service.

由于服務(wù)不周失去了許多老主顧。

3、He's quaffed many a glass of champagne in his time.

他年輕時(shí)曾經(jīng)開懷暢飲過不少香檳美酒。

4、Many a student fails to pass on the examination.

許多學(xué)生考試不及格。

5、Many a student likes reading.

許多學(xué)生喜歡讀書。