Assalamualaikum, ha this time I was given the
task by Miss Dini because Miss Dini was not present so we asked to resume. So
this time I will share the results of my resume on the Subject Verb Agreement. Before
regarding entering into the matter I will introduce the subject and
verb. Subject what is about what or who is spoken in a sentence. The subject can
be a person, animal , object, or an abstract concept. Verb is a word to indicate
the subject of the action.
Action Verb
Action verbs are
verbs to express that the subject was doing an action or to declare that
something happened. Action verbs are words that express action (give, eat,
walk, etc.) or possession (have, own, etc.) . Action verbs can be either
transitive (with object) or intransitive (without object).
Example:
1. John runs through this street2. John Appears handsome
Linking Verbs
Is
a verb that connects the subject with information or description of the subject
(subject complement - in the form of a noun, adjective, or adverb) .to Be: is,
am, are, was, were
Example: - Rika is in love with
Blake.- We were there! - I am happy :)
Verb: seem, Appear, Become, grow,
Werner, get, Prove, turn, look, sound, smell, taste, feel.Example: - She looks
pale.- She looked for the coin.- That sounds great! - Your cook smells good.
Helping Verbs
The next category
of verbs is helping verbs. Also called auxiliary verbs, helping verbshelp show
the main verb tense or possibility.
Helping verbs play verbs =
verb phrases. The main verb is always the last verb in the phrase.
to be: am, is, are, was,
were, be, being, been.
Example: 1. Tejo is
(helping verb) going (main verb) to Florida.2. The trip MIGHT (helping verb) be
(main verb) dangerous.3. Tanya could learn to fly helicopters. (Could helps the
main verb, learn.) 4. Janine will drive to Idaho tomorrow. (Will helps the main
verb, drive.)
Main Rule of "Subject Verb Agreement"
RULE 1
Subjects
and verbs must agree in number. This is the cornerstone of the rule that forms
the background of the concept.
Example : - The dog growls when
it is angry.- The dogs growl when they are angry.
RULE 2
Do
not get confused by the words that come between the subject and verb; theydo
not Affect agreement.
Example : -The Dog, who is chewing on my jeans, is usually
very good.
RULE 3
Prepositional
phrases between the subject and verb usually do not Affectagreement.
Example :
-The Colors of the rainbow are beautiful.
RULE 4
When
sentences start with "there" or "here," the subject will
always be placedafter the verb, so care needs to be taken to identify it
Correctly.
Example : -there Is a problem with the balance sheet. Here are the
papers you requested.
RULE 5
If
two subjects are joined by and, they typically require a plural verb
form.
Example : -The Cow and the pig are jumping over the moon.
RULE 6
The
verb is singular if the two subjects separated by and refer to the sameperson
or thing.
Example : -Red Beans and rice is my mom's favorite dish.
RULE 7
If
one of the words each, every, or no comes before the subject, the verb
isSingular.examples: -No Smoking or drinking is allowed.
Example : -Every Man and Woman is
required to check in.
RULE 8
If
the subjects are both singular and are connected by the words or, nor, Neither
/ nor, either / or, and not only / but Also the verb is singular.
Examples:
-Jessica Or Christian is to blame for the accident.
RULE 9
The
only time when the object of the preposition decides plural or singular verb
forms is when the noun and pronoun subjects, like some, half, none, more, all,
etc. are Followed by a prepositional phrase. In These sentences, the object of
the preposition determines the form of the verb.
Example : -All Of the chicken
is gone.-All Of the chickens are gone.
RULE 10
The
singular verb form is usually used for units of measurement or time.
Example :
-Four Quarts of oil was required to get the car running.
RULE 11
If
the subjects are both plural and are connected by the words or, nor, Neither /
nor, either / or, and not only / but Also, the verb is plural.
Example : -Dogs
And cats are both available at the pound.
RULE 12
If
one subject is singular and one plural and the words are connected by the words
or, nor, Neither / nor, either / or, and not only / but Also, you use the verb
form of the subject that is nearest the verb.
Example : -Either The bears or
the lion has escaped from zoo.-Neither the lion nor the bears have escaped from
zoo.
RULE 13
Indefinite
pronouns (everything, anything, everyone, someone, somebody, nothing, etc)
typically take singular verbs.
Example : -Everybody Wants to be
loved.-Everything Is gonna be alright.
RULE 14
Except
for the pronouns (few, many, Several, both, all, some) that always take the
plural form.
Example : Were -Few left alive after the flood.-Several Students
understand the material.
RULE 15
If
two infinitives are separated by and they take the plural form of the
verb.
Example : -to Walk and chew gum to require great skill.
RULE 16
When
gerunds are used as the subject of a sentence, they take the singular verbform
of the verb; but, when they are linked by and, they take the plural form.
Example : -Standing In the water
was a bad idea.-swimming In the ocean and playing drums are my hobbies.
RULE 17
Collective
nouns like family, committee, herd, senate, class, crowd, etc. usually take a
singular verb form.
Example : -The Herd is stampeding.-Cooper Family always
Attends the annual party.
RULE 18
Titles
of books, movies, novels, etc. are treated as singular and take a
singularverb.
Example : -The Burbs is a movie starring Tom Hanks.-Harry Potter
has Reached Top 3 Best Seller books.
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