Answer:
singular items must go with singular verbs and vice versa
Explanation:
This is because the basic rule of English match singular to singular to make the sentence meaningful
C. 1200, cunquearen, from Old French conquerre "conquer<span>, defeat, vanquish," from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere (for Latin conquirere) "to search for, procure by effort, win," from Latin com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + quaerere "to seek, gain" (see query (v. )).</span>
Main ideas are explained in a body paragraph.
The quote refers to Sal because from the very beginning of her story, she expects Phoebe to understand her sufferings. Sal uses the similar experiences she has with Phoebe to express her own sadness. In a way her memories are a confession that Sal struggles to forgive her mother. The way she focuses on solving the mysteries of her mother's life shows Sal could not address Phoebe's experiences.