Principle 2: We can make our writing more vigorous and
... c. The pair of trousers (was/were) part of a suit. 5. A collective noun requires a singular verb, unless we wish to distinguish individual members if the group from one another eg The crowd (was/were) quiet. BUT The crowd (was/were) making their way home. 6. After a subject joined by ‘either … or’, ...
... c. The pair of trousers (was/were) part of a suit. 5. A collective noun requires a singular verb, unless we wish to distinguish individual members if the group from one another eg The crowd (was/were) quiet. BUT The crowd (was/were) making their way home. 6. After a subject joined by ‘either … or’, ...
Principle 2: We can make our writing more vigorous and direct, if we
... Some of the policies were rejected whilst others were approved. (policies is a countable noun). Some of the research was conducted at the University of Melbourne. (research is an uncountable noun). # Note: Countable and uncountable nouns Some nouns refer specifically to one or more things (countable ...
... Some of the policies were rejected whilst others were approved. (policies is a countable noun). Some of the research was conducted at the University of Melbourne. (research is an uncountable noun). # Note: Countable and uncountable nouns Some nouns refer specifically to one or more things (countable ...
Lesson 6
... Now Back to Monosyllabic Noun Plural Forms (not just geminates) The vowels of plural monosyllabic nouns will change under the following conditions. 1. If the noun is a geminate and the vowel is a tsere, the tsere is replaced by a hireq. For example: ( חֵ ץsingular) ( ִח ִציםplural) (arrows). 2. ...
... Now Back to Monosyllabic Noun Plural Forms (not just geminates) The vowels of plural monosyllabic nouns will change under the following conditions. 1. If the noun is a geminate and the vowel is a tsere, the tsere is replaced by a hireq. For example: ( חֵ ץsingular) ( ִח ִציםplural) (arrows). 2. ...
Lect. 7 The Syntax of English
... water, music, justice. Mass as nouns have no plural, they occur in the singular such as, Information is useful. The information is useful. An information is useful(wrong) ...
... water, music, justice. Mass as nouns have no plural, they occur in the singular such as, Information is useful. The information is useful. An information is useful(wrong) ...
E. Questions with
... Ex: Are there any eggs in the refrigerator? No, there aren't any eggs in the refrigerator. ...
... Ex: Are there any eggs in the refrigerator? No, there aren't any eggs in the refrigerator. ...
Subject/Verb Agreement and Noun/Pronoun Agreement
... Nouns like civics, mathematics, dollars, and news require singular verbs. Dollars: singular when referring to the amount of money, plural when referring to the dollars themselves. Nouns like scissors and trousers require plural verbs. ...
... Nouns like civics, mathematics, dollars, and news require singular verbs. Dollars: singular when referring to the amount of money, plural when referring to the dollars themselves. Nouns like scissors and trousers require plural verbs. ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... Subjects • Subject = who or what the sentence is about • Subjects come in two kinds – Singular = one person/thing – Plural = more than one ...
... Subjects • Subject = who or what the sentence is about • Subjects come in two kinds – Singular = one person/thing – Plural = more than one ...
Collective nouns
... These nouns are used with singular or plural verbs, depending on your point of view. The crew was/were saved when the ship sank. [workers on a ship/ambulance/plane] The company is/are rehearsing a new production. [group of actors] The cast is/are all amateurs. [actors in a film or theatre production ...
... These nouns are used with singular or plural verbs, depending on your point of view. The crew was/were saved when the ship sank. [workers on a ship/ambulance/plane] The company is/are rehearsing a new production. [group of actors] The cast is/are all amateurs. [actors in a film or theatre production ...
Subject
... • Plural subjects take plural verbs • Ex. Bill (is, are) going to the game. • Ex. The boats (is, are) leaving the ...
... • Plural subjects take plural verbs • Ex. Bill (is, are) going to the game. • Ex. The boats (is, are) leaving the ...
common english grammar errors
... Countable nouns are things that can be counted and made into plurals (a hundred dollars, six miles, three children). Uncountable nouns are things that cannot easily be counted as individual units (money, wisdom, love, traveling) and usually have no plural form. For example: The box contained many ph ...
... Countable nouns are things that can be counted and made into plurals (a hundred dollars, six miles, three children). Uncountable nouns are things that cannot easily be counted as individual units (money, wisdom, love, traveling) and usually have no plural form. For example: The box contained many ph ...
Subject-Verb Agreement - Pasco
... subject and the verb. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition such as in, on, at, of, and ends with the object of that preposition. The parents of the child are in the waiting room. The words of the child are the prepositional phrase. ...
... subject and the verb. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition such as in, on, at, of, and ends with the object of that preposition. The parents of the child are in the waiting room. The words of the child are the prepositional phrase. ...
Subject Verb Agreement
... demands a singular verb; a plural subject demands a plural verb. But is it that simple? pg. 141 A- even number problems ...
... demands a singular verb; a plural subject demands a plural verb. But is it that simple? pg. 141 A- even number problems ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... Pronouns Many pronouns which sound plural are singular. Singular Pronouns – everyone, everybody, nobody, anybody, each. – Each of the plays holds the audience’s attention. – Everyone dances the electric slide. ...
... Pronouns Many pronouns which sound plural are singular. Singular Pronouns – everyone, everybody, nobody, anybody, each. – Each of the plays holds the audience’s attention. – Everyone dances the electric slide. ...
Subject / Verb Agreement - Tomorrow`s ClassTomorrow`s Class
... 4. Explain to students that there are two types of words that have been given out: Nouns (the names of things), like ‘protagonist’ and ‘sounds’ and verbs (action words), like ‘represents’ and ‘force’. Explain to students that some of the nouns are singular (they name just one thing - like ‘the safe’ ...
... 4. Explain to students that there are two types of words that have been given out: Nouns (the names of things), like ‘protagonist’ and ‘sounds’ and verbs (action words), like ‘represents’ and ‘force’. Explain to students that some of the nouns are singular (they name just one thing - like ‘the safe’ ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... As you can see, most verbs have two present tense forms, and one of these forms is used exclusively in the 3rd person singular. The verb He is an oddball, as it has one extra form. ...
... As you can see, most verbs have two present tense forms, and one of these forms is used exclusively in the 3rd person singular. The verb He is an oddball, as it has one extra form. ...
2-19-08 English Slide Show
... Singular to Plural Rules • 5th Rule – Irregular Nouns • Some nouns have no rules with them. These are nouns you must memorize and know. ...
... Singular to Plural Rules • 5th Rule – Irregular Nouns • Some nouns have no rules with them. These are nouns you must memorize and know. ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... • When attempting to make a noun plural, you would normally add an “s” to the end of the noun. • dog-singular plural- dogs • This rule does NOT apply to regular verbs. • The singular verb ends in an “s” while the plural verb does not. The girl likes to eat pizza. (singular form) The girls like to ea ...
... • When attempting to make a noun plural, you would normally add an “s” to the end of the noun. • dog-singular plural- dogs • This rule does NOT apply to regular verbs. • The singular verb ends in an “s” while the plural verb does not. The girl likes to eat pizza. (singular form) The girls like to ea ...
Presentation
... A verb must agree with its subject in number (singular – one, plural – more than one) The number of the subject is not changed by intervening phrases or clauses (FLUFF) ...
... A verb must agree with its subject in number (singular – one, plural – more than one) The number of the subject is not changed by intervening phrases or clauses (FLUFF) ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... intervening prepositional phrases. Do not make verbs agree with material that adds on to the subject without using “and” (usually surrounded by commas). When subjects are joined by or or nor the verb agrees with the noun closest to it (can be singular or plural). ...
... intervening prepositional phrases. Do not make verbs agree with material that adds on to the subject without using “and” (usually surrounded by commas). When subjects are joined by or or nor the verb agrees with the noun closest to it (can be singular or plural). ...
Compound nouns can be singular or plural, countable
... science fiction, assembly line, alarm clock ,etc. Compound nouns can be written as two words or two words with a hyphen between them. E.g. letter-box, baby-sitter ...
... science fiction, assembly line, alarm clock ,etc. Compound nouns can be written as two words or two words with a hyphen between them. E.g. letter-box, baby-sitter ...
Subject-Verb Agreement Intro
... A word that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea is singular in number. ...
... A word that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea is singular in number. ...
WORD PLAY
... WORD PLAY By Peter Gauthier In correct grammar every verb in a clause or sentence must agree in number and person with its subject. Most nouns (subjects) indicate a plural by an ‘s’ ending. For verbs, the third person singular usually has the ‘s’ ending. Beyond this, there are a few odd or special c ...
... WORD PLAY By Peter Gauthier In correct grammar every verb in a clause or sentence must agree in number and person with its subject. Most nouns (subjects) indicate a plural by an ‘s’ ending. For verbs, the third person singular usually has the ‘s’ ending. Beyond this, there are a few odd or special c ...
Subject-Verb Agreement
... • Subject = who or what the sentence is about • Subjects come in two kinds – Singular = one person/thing – Plural = more than one ...
... • Subject = who or what the sentence is about • Subjects come in two kinds – Singular = one person/thing – Plural = more than one ...