Subject-verb agreement: Quick overviewThe verb should agree with the subject in number and person.Here is a quick overview of the basic rules of subject-verb agreement.When two or more singular subjects are connected[r]
ending something added to the end of a word, e.g. -er, -ing, -ed.first person see person.formal the style used when talking politely to strangers, on special occasions,in some literary writing, in business letters, etc. For example, commence is amore formal[r]
9.- Their cat ()____________________(ring) a lot.)_______________________(cry) at night.10.- His computer ()______________________(work) fine.11.- My mother and I ()_________________________(cook) dinner.12.- Her sons (13.- Melly ()__________________________(wear) uniforms at the hospi[r]
Inversion of subject and verbIn English, the usual order of words in a sentence is subject + verb + object. Sometimes certain adverbs comeat the beginning of the sentence. This order is then inverted and the verb<[r]
An overview of noun clausesA complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.Note that an independent clause can stand by itself and make complete sense. A dependent clause, on the otherhand, cannot stand alone. It has to be attached[r]
Sentence synthesisThere are very many ways to combine sentences. For example, we can use conjunctions or relative pronouns.Conjunctions merely connect two clauses. The relative pronoun also acts as the subject or object of the verb inthe relative clause.Part[r]
When to use the passive voiceVerbs can be active or passive. In the active voice, the subject is the doer. In the passive voice, the subject is theperson or thing affected by the action of some other agent.The[r]
Sentence agreementCollective nouns are words that refer to a group of people. Examples are: jury, commission, army, committeeetc.A collective noun is followed by a singular verb when the group is thought of as a single unit. However, a p[r]
A. Identifying Simple Subjects and VerbsIn the following sentences underline the subjects once and the verbs twice.1. A tornado damages or destroys everything in its path.2. Warm, humid air rises and then rotates in a tornado.3. Powerful winds[r]
Gerund and present participleThe gerund and the present participle have identical forms. They are both formed from verbs and end in –ing.However, they have different uses. A gerund functions like a noun. It can do everything that a noun does. Aparticiple, on the[r]
Object questionWhat does Mary keep in the yard? A pigStay on top of your writing! Download our grammar guide from www.englishgrammar.org to stay up-to-date.Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
the sentences with corresponding pictures.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.She __________ handing the birthday present to her father.Tom __________ carrying the hamburger to the table.The doctor __________ ready for surgery.Both the father and
Eliminate incomplete sentences from your writingWe have already learned that a sentence must have a subject and a finite-verb of its own. An independentclause can make a sentence because it has a subject and a verb. Phrases[r]
Formation of questions: basic rulesIt is important to know how to form questions. The rules given below apply to almost all written questions andmost spoken questions.Auxiliary verb before subjectIn a question, the auxiliary verb comes before the s[r]
made a sound.12. The cheese smells disgusting.13. Duncan will steal third base as soon as theball is played.14. She grew into a fine young woman.Key:1. action verb2. linking verb3. linking verb4. action verb5. action verb6. linking verb7[r]
e. No, she isn’t3. REWRITE THE SENTENCES CHANGING THE WORDS IN BOLDLETTERS WITH PERSONAL PRONOUNS1. Samantha is American. -----------------------------------------------------2. Mr Nichols is an engineer.--------------------------------------------------3. The car is
Noun clauses worksheetA noun clause can act as the subject or object of the verb. It can also act as the object of a preposition.Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences.1. I wondered what he was doing there.2.[r]
Agreement of the verb with the subjectWe have already learned that a singular noun takes a singular verb.John likes science fiction. (Here the singular verb ‘likes’ agrees with the singular subject John.)A plural [r]