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Introduction to Exercise 5 - Making verbs agree with subjects |
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When there is a long noun phrase, identify the base
noun and make sure it agrees with the verb. Remember that noun phrases that begin with
one of take a singular verb.
- Example: The candidate that has the support of most voters is Mr. Smith.
- Example: One of the defendants was sentenced
to three years in prison.
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When using the + adjective to refer to a
group that is defined by a particular characteristic, such as the rich, the poor, the
homeless, the mentally ill, the verbs that follow are plural.
- Example: The elderly are concerned about the future
of Social Security.
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When the subject of a sentence is a gerund (verb
+ ing), the verb that follows is singular.
- Example: Jogging makes the heart strong.
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Read the following passages. Then type the correct form of each verb from the list in the
correct space. When finished, click DONE. The correct answers will remain in the text, while
the incorrect ones will be deleted. You will have as many chances as you need to complete
the passage. After the third try, however, you will be given a SHOW ANSWER button.
 Please note: Type carefully! Verbs that are spelled incorrectly will not be accepted. |
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