Subject-verb AgreementSubject-verb Agreement

Subject-verb AgreementSubject-verb Agreement

► One of my son’s worst habits (is, are) leaving an assortment of dirty plates on One of my son’s worst habits (is, are) leaving an assortment of dirty plates on the kitchen counter every morning. the kitchen counter every morning.

► The rust spots on the back of Emily’s car (needs, need) to be cleaned with a The rust spots on the back of Emily’s car (needs, need) to be cleaned with a special polish.special polish.

► The collection of medicine bottles in my bathroom ( overflow, overflows) the The collection of medicine bottles in my bathroom ( overflow, overflows) the cabinet shelves.cabinet shelves.

► Each citizen ( is, are) actually an employee.Each citizen ( is, are) actually an employee.

► There (appear, appears) to be no one answering the telephones.There (appear, appears) to be no one answering the telephones.

► There (are, is) no recommendations.There (are, is) no recommendations.

Subject-verb AgreementSubject-verb Agreement► One of my son’s worst habits is leaving an assortment of dirty plates on the One of my son’s worst habits is leaving an assortment of dirty plates on the

kitchen counter every morning. kitchen counter every morning.

► The rust spots on the back of Emily’s car need to be cleaned with a special The rust spots on the back of Emily’s car need to be cleaned with a special polish.polish.

► The collection of medicine bottles in my bathroom overflows the cabinet The collection of medicine bottles in my bathroom overflows the cabinet shelves.shelves.

► Each citizen is actually an employee.Each citizen is actually an employee.

► There appears to be no one answering the telephones.There appears to be no one answering the telephones.

► There are no recommendationsThere are no recommendations

Subject-verb AgreementSubject-verb Agreement

► The number of desks in this office is inadequate.The number of desks in this office is inadequate.

► A number of new desks have been ordered.A number of new desks have been ordered.

► Social work, together with other kinds of counseling, (make, Social work, together with other kinds of counseling, (make, makes) a good career choice for the future.makes) a good career choice for the future.

Subject-verb Agreement-paired conjunctionsSubject-verb Agreement-paired conjunctions

► Both his aunt and his uncle are doctors.Both his aunt and his uncle are doctors.

► Either George or his children play the piano.Either George or his children play the piano.

►Neither his sisters nor his brother was at home.Neither his sisters nor his brother was at home.

►Not only Elena but also George is coming to attend the Not only Elena but also George is coming to attend the meeting.meeting.

Subject-verb Agreement-paired conjunctionsSubject-verb Agreement-paired conjunctions

► Shakespeare was not only a playwright but also an Shakespeare was not only a playwright but also an actor.actor.

► She should either stay here or go home.She should either stay here or go home.

►Kamil neither drinks nor smokes.Kamil neither drinks nor smokes.

Pronoun AgreementPronoun Agreement

► 1- A pronoun must agree in number with the word or 1- A pronoun must agree in number with the word or words it replaces.words it replaces.

► 2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.

► 3- Pronouns should not shift unnecessarily in point of 3- Pronouns should not shift unnecessarily in point of view. view.

Pronoun AgreementPronoun Agreement

► 1- A pronoun must agree in number with the word or words it 1- A pronoun must agree in number with the word or words it replaces.replaces.

► People walking the trail must watch their steps because of snakes.People walking the trail must watch their steps because of snakes.

► Each father felt that his child should have won the contest.Each father felt that his child should have won the contest.

► One of the women could not find her purse.One of the women could not find her purse.

► Everyone must be in his seat before the instructor takes the roll.Everyone must be in his seat before the instructor takes the roll.

► Neither of the men arrested as terrorists would reveal information about (his, Neither of the men arrested as terrorists would reveal information about (his, their) group.their) group.

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► 2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.

► Joe almost dropped out of high school, for he felt they emphasized discipline Joe almost dropped out of high school, for he felt they emphasized discipline too much.too much.

► Joe almost dropped out of high school, for Joe almost dropped out of high school, for hehe felt felt they they emphasized discipline emphasized discipline too much.too much.

► Joe almost dropped out of high school, for he felt teachers emphasized Joe almost dropped out of high school, for he felt teachers emphasized discipline too much.discipline too much.

Pronoun AgreementPronoun Agreement

► 2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.2- A pronoun must refer clearly to the word it replaces.

► Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but she is not interested in it.Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but she is not interested in it.

► Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but sheshe is not interested in is not interested in it.it.

► Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but Nancy is not interested in it.Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but Nancy is not interested in it.

► Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but Nancy is not interested in becoming one.Nancy’s mother is a hairdresser, but Nancy is not interested in becoming one.

Pronoun Agreement- pronoun typesPronoun Agreement- pronoun types

Subject pronounSubject pronoun Object pronounObject pronounI I meme

youyou youyou

he he himhim

sheshe herher

wewe usus

theythey themthem

itit itit

Pronoun Agreement- pronoun typesPronoun Agreement- pronoun types

► Sally and me are exactly of the same size.Sally and me are exactly of the same size.► I argued with his sister and he.I argued with his sister and he.► The cashier cheated Rick and I.The cashier cheated Rick and I.

► Sally and I are exactly of the same size.Sally and I are exactly of the same size.► I argued with his sister and him.I argued with his sister and him.► The cashier cheated Rick and me.The cashier cheated Rick and me.

Pronoun Agreement- pronoun typesPronoun Agreement- pronoun types

►Use a subject pronoun after forms of the verb be.Use a subject pronoun after forms of the verb be. It was I who called you a minute ago.It was I who called you a minute ago.

It was he who put the white tablecloth into the washing It was he who put the white tablecloth into the washing machine with a red sockmachine with a red sock

It may be they playing outside. It may be they playing outside.

Pronoun Agreement- pronoun typesPronoun Agreement- pronoun types

►Use subject pronouns after “than” or “as”Use subject pronouns after “than” or “as” Mark can hold his breath longer than I can.Mark can hold his breath longer than I can.

Her thirteen year old daughter is as tall as she is.Her thirteen year old daughter is as tall as she is.

You drive much better than he does.You drive much better than he does.

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► 3- Pronouns should not shift unnecessarily in point of 3- Pronouns should not shift unnecessarily in point of view. view.

► As soon as a person walks into Helen’s apartment, As soon as a person walks into Helen’s apartment, youyou can tall Helen owns a can tall Helen owns a cat.cat.

► As soon as a person walks into Helen’s apartment, he/she can tall Helen owns As soon as a person walks into Helen’s apartment, he/she can tall Helen owns a cat.a cat.