“many a+单数可数名词”形式上为单数，但意义上为复数(意为“许多”)。若用作主语，其谓语通常与形式一致而不与意义一致(即谓语用单数)。many a后面接可数名词的单数，意思是许多，但是后面的谓语动词应该用三单形式。

　　1、I met him many a time in the bus.

　　我在公共汽车上见过他多次。

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

　　由于服务不周失去了许多老主顾。

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

　　他年轻时曾经开怀畅饮过不少香槟美酒。

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

　　许多学生考试不及格。

　　5、Many a student likes reading.

　　许多学生喜欢读书。