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Mon 11 Dec, 2017 03:59 pm
“We are asking very reasonably that he be released immediately.
“From a legal standpoint, I do believe that a lot of things have happened to this trial that goes against international human rights standards as well as legal standards in Malaysia.
“This includes his right to present evidence; certain evidence was dismissed by the court so these things are issues.
“Since Anwar has been in prison for charges that are questionable at best, his imprisonment is a violation of Malaysia’s laws and the International human rights convention, of which Malaysia is a signatory.”
Should it be 'go' instead of 'goes'? If not, what is the reason for using 'goes'?
Thanks.
Things (that have happened to the trial etc) are plural, thus 'go' is the correct verb form.
lot is a collective noun.
Whoever wrote this sentence sees it as plural: lot/have happened, then changes it to singular with "goes."
Thanks, centrox and PUNKEY.