Subject-Verb Agreement.pptx

GRAMMAR: OBSERVING SUBJECT- VERB AGREEMENT
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BASIC RULE: A singular subject takes a singular verb, while plural
subject takes a plural.

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BASIC RULE: A singular subject takes a singular verb, while plural
subject takes a plural.
The road sign keeps us from harm.
The road signs keep us from harm.

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Tears (was, were) streaming down her face.
The travelers (take, takes) some rest.

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1. The subject comes before the “of phrase.” The verb agrees with
the subject and not the “of phrase.”

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1. The subject comes before the “of phrase.” The verb agrees with
the subject and not the “of phrase.”
The list of road signs and symbols is helpful for motorists.

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A bouquet of yellow roses (lend, lends) color and fragrance to the
room.

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2. Singular subjects connected by or, either/or, neither/nor require
a singular verb.

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Either left turn or U-turn is allowed in this area.
2. Singular subjects connected by or, either/or, neither/nor require
a singular verb.

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Neither Angelito nor Carmen is helping today with stage
decorations.

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3. When subjects are connected by or, either/or, neither/nor, the
verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.

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Either she or I am taking the wheel and parking at the next
available slot.
3. When subjects are connected by or, either/or, neither/nor, the
verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.

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Neither the serving bowl nor the plates go on that shelf.

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4. Generally, subjects connected by and take a plural verb except
for compound subjects that are usually taken as one.

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The falling rocks and the slippery road are to be taken seriously.
Bed and breakfast is offered in the roadside resort.
4. Generally, subjects connected by and take a plural verb except
for compound subjects that are usually taken as one.

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A car and a bike are my means of transportation.
Breaking and entering is against the law.

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5. A singular subject separated by along with, as well as, besides,
not, or parenthesis takes a singular verb.

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Bicycle as well as ten-wheeler trucks and pedestrian is not allowed
for entry today.
5. A singular subject separated by along with, as well as, besides,
not, or parenthesis takes a singular verb.

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The newsmen, as well as Mr. Reyes, are expected shortly.

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6. Inverted sentences beginning with there or here, the subject
comes after the verb. Observe the basic rule.

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There are traffic signs in the area.
6. Inverted sentences beginning with there or here, the subject
comes after the verb. Observe the basic rule.

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Here are the keys.
There is a problem to solve.

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7. When distances, periods of time, sums of money, and the like are
considered as a unit, use singular verbs.

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Sixty kilometers per hour is the speed limit.
Two meters is the maximum width for this line.
Ten tons is the load limit of this bridge.
7. When distances, periods of time, sums of money, and the like are
considered as a unit, use singular verbs.

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Five years is the maximum sentence for that offense.
Ten thousand pesos is a high price to pay.

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8. Abstract nouns, when used as a subject, take the singular form of
the verb.

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Love conquers all.
8. Abstract nouns, when used as a subject, take the singular form of
the verb.

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Unity is power.
Unity and diversity are not opposites.

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9. When the subject is preceded by words indicating like majority,
a lot, some, or all, the verb agrees with the subject/noun in the “of
phrase,” revers of Rule No. 1.

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Some of the road signs were destroyed by the typhoon.
A third of that road sign is already unreadable.
9. When the subject is preceded by words indicating like majority,
a lot, some, or all, the verb agrees with the subject/noun in the “of
phrase,” revers of Rule No. 1.

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A majority of the people participate in the program.
Half of the cake is consumed.

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10. Collective nouns like audience, group, class, or jury take either
a singular or plural verb depending on the intention of the speaker
or writer.

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The traffic enforcement team has announced strict enforcement
of traffic laws.
The traffic enforcement team have been assigned in different
strategic posts.
10. Collective nouns like audience, group, class, or jury take either
a singular or plural verb depending on the intention of the speaker
or writer.

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The staff is on a meeting.
The staff are deciding how they want to vote.

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11. Sentences in the subjunctive mood are those that express a wish
or that contrary to fact.

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If I were you, I would not be traveling at night without the car’s
headlight.
11. Sentences in the subjunctive mood are those that express a wish
or that contrary to fact.

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I wish it were Friday.
She requested that he raise his hand.

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