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AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT. Pick up the handout entitled, “Verb Phrases” from the book case. Read the front side carefully . Note: a particle is an item that has grammatical function but does not clearly belong to one of the major parts of speech, such as up in He looked up the word.

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AGREEMENT

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  1. AGREEMENT

  2. Pick up the handout entitled, “Verb Phrases” from the book case. Read the front side carefully.Note: a particle is an item that has grammatical function but does not clearly belong to one of the major parts of speech, such as up in He looked up the word

  3. Pick up the handout entitled, “How to Find the Subject of a Sentence” from the book case. Read the front side carefully.

  4. Use a clean sheet of paper. Label the page, “Agreement Rules” We will be adding new rules to this page each day.

  5. AGREEMENT RULE 1 Exercise one Number your paper 1-10. After each number, write whether the word is singular or plural. Lawyer Bag My Woman Feet Books Ours Weeks Sound Those When a word refers to one person or thing, it is singular in number. When a word refers to more than one, it is plural in number. COPY THESE RULES AND COMPLETE THE EXERCISE

  6. AGREEMENT RULE 2 Generally, nouns ending in –s are plural (friends, girls), but verbs ending in –s are singular (likes, plays). A verb agrees with its subject in number. (1)Singular Subjects take singular verbs. EXAMPLES My friend likes algebra. A girl in my neighborhood plays in the school band. (2) Plural subjects take plural verbs. EXAMPLES My friends like algebra. Several girls in my class play in the school band. COPY THESE RULES AND COMPLETE THE EXERCISE

  7. AGREEMENT RULE 2 Since the form of the verb used with singular pronouns I and you is regularly the same as the plural form, agreement in number presents problems mainly in third person forms. SINGULAR PLURAL 1ST PERSON I help We help 2nd PERSON You help You help 3rd PERSON He, she or it helps They help COPY THESE RULES AND COMPLETE THE EXERCISE

  8. AGREEMENT RULE 2 Exercise two Number your paper 1-10. Write the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject. He (was, were) They (comes, come) Children (hurries, hurry) You (has, have) She (is, are) Teachers (does, do) Neighbor (says, say) It (flies, fly) Players (goes, go) They (looks, look) A verb agrees with its subject in number. (1)Singular Subjects take singular verbs. EXAMPLES My friend likes algebra. A girl in my neighborhood plays in the school band. (2) Plural subjects take plural verbs. EXAMPLES My friends like algebra. Several girls in my class play in the school band. COPY THESE RULES AND COMPLETE THE EXERCISE

  9. AGREEMENT RULE 3 examples The sign near the glass doors explains the exhibit. The paintings of Emilio Sanchez were hanging in the gallery. Anne, together with her cousins, is backpacking in Nevada this summer. Robert, along with Jean and Tom, has been nominated for class president. PREPOSITION SONG The number of the subject is not changed by a phrase following the subject. Remember that a verb agrees in number with its subject, NOT with the object of a preposition. The subject is never part of a prepositional phrase. Compound prepositions such as together with, in addition to, and along with following the subject do not affect the number of the subject. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  10. AGREEMENT RULE 3 EXERSICE THREE (VERBAL) The rules in this textbook are guidelines for using standard English. Mastery of these rules leads to improvement in speaking and writing. The correct use of verbs is especially important. Correct spelling, in addition to correct usage of verbs, is an essential writing skill. People in the business world look carefully at letters of application. Letters with nonstandard English do not make a good impression. a. Is there a phrase between the subject and the verb? (If so, mark through it.) Why? b. What is the subject? c. What is the verb? d. Do they agree in number? The number of the subject is not changed by a phrase following the subject. Remember that a verb agrees in number with its subject, NOT with the object of a preposition. The subject is never part of a prepositional phrase. Compound prepositions such as together with, in addition to, and along with following the subject do not affect the number of the subject. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  11. AGREEMENT RULE 4 - 6 Let’s Practice!!! How can we tell which are which? Singular Plural Either RULE 4: The following pronouns are SINGULAR: each, either, neither, one, everyone, everybody, no one, nobody, anyone, anybody, someone, somebody RULE 5: The following pronouns are PLURAL: several, few, both, many RULE 6: The following pronouns may be either SINGULAR or PLURAL: Some, all, most, any, none COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  12. AGREEMENT RULE 4 - 6 examples Each of the athletes runs effortlessly. [each one runs] Neither of the women is ready to start. [neither one is] Everyone in my family has enjoyed the games. Someone in the audience was waving a large flag. Few of the athletes have qualified. Several of the runners are exercising. Many on the team practice daily. Were both of the games postponed? RULE 4: The following pronouns are SINGULAR: each, either, neither, one, everyone, everybody, no one, nobody, anyone, anybody, someone, somebody RULE 5: The following pronouns are PLURAL: several, few, both, many RULE 6: The following pronouns may be either SINGULAR or PLURAL: Some, all, most, any, none COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  13. AGREEMENT RULE 6 Rule 6 explanation EXAMPLES Some of the show is funny. [Some refers to singular show.] Some of the entertainers are funny. [Some refers to plural entertainers.] All of the cast looks young. [It looks.] All of the performers look young. [They look.] RULE 6: The following pronouns may be either SINGULAR or PLURAL: Some, all, most, any, none So, how can these words be either singular or plural? These pronouns are singular when they refer to a singular word and plural when they refer to a plural word. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  14. AGREEMENT RULE 6 Rule 6 explanation EXAMPLES Most of his jokes sound familiar. [They sound.] Was any of the criticism positive? Were any of the reviews positive? None of the music is catchy. None of the tunes are catchy. RULE 6: The following pronouns may be either SINGULAR or PLURAL: Some, all, most, any, none So, how can these words be either singular or plural? These pronouns are singular when they refer to a singular word and plural when they refer to a plural word. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  15. Exercise 5 Complete Exercise 5. Fold your paper in half hotdog-style when you are through. Be quiet and wait until everyone is done. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

  16. Exercise 5 Complete Practice over Rules 4,5,and 6 (Indefinite Pronouns). Fold your paper in half hotdog-style when you are through. Be quiet and wait until everyone is done. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

  17. Rules 7 and 8: THE COMPOUND SUBJECT Rule 8: Singular subjects joined by orornor take a singular verb. EXAMPLES After dinner, either Anne or Tony loads the dishwasher. [Either Anne or Tony loads the dishwasher, not both.] Neither the coach nor the principal is happy with the team’s performance. [Neither one is happy.] PRACTICE: EXERCISE 6 RULE 7: Subjects joined by and take a plural verb. The following compound subjects joined by and name more than one person or thing and must take plural verbs. EXAMPLES Leslie Silko and Mari Evans are poets. [Two persons are] Imagery and metaphor help poets express their feelings. [Two things help.] If a compound subject names only one person or thing, the verb must be singular. EXAMPLES My pen pal and best friend is my cousin. [One person is] Pumpkin seeds and raisins makes a tasty snack. [The one combination makes.] In the sentences above, the compound subjects are thought of as units (one person, one snack) and are therefore singular. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  18. Rules 9: THE COMPOUND SUBJECT ACCEPTABLE: Neither the losers nor the winner was happy with the outcome of the match. ACCEPTABLE: Neither the winner nor the losers were happy with the outcome of the match. Study for Quiz over these rules. RULE 9: When a singular subject and a plural subject are joined by or or nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearer the verb. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  19. Rules 10: Exercise 8 She _____ influence me. This _____ taste sweet. He says he ______ want to play. These _____ impress me. It _____ look like snow. One of them _____ plan to go. They _____ want to help. Harold _____ know about the party. One of you _____ have the right answer. Dorothy and Elise _____ like the new band uniforms. RULE 10: Don’t and Doesn’t must agree with their subjects. With the subjects I and you and with plural subjects, use don’t (do not). With other subjects, use the singular doesn’t (does not). COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  20. Rule 11 Collective nouns: EXAMPLES Group Committee Club Family Flock Herd Swarm Public Jury Army Audience Assembly Class Team Faculty Feet Collective nouns are used with plural verbs when the speaker or writer is referring to the individual parts or members of the group acting separately. They are used with singular verbs when the statement refers to the group acting together as a unit. RULE 11: Collective nouns may be either singular or plural. Collective nouns are singular in form, but they name a group of persons or things. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  21. Rule 11 Collective nouns: EXAMPLES The class has elected its officers. [Class is thought of as a unit.] The class have completed their projects. [Class is thought of as individuals.] USAGE NOTE: Be sure that any pronoun referring to the collective noun has the same number as the noun (its in the first example above, their in the second. RULE 11: Collective nouns may be either singular or plural. Collective nouns are singular in form, but they name a group of persons or things. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  22. Rule 11 Collective nouns: Exercise 9 WRITING SENTENCES WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS. Select five collective nouns and write five pairs of sentences showing clearly how the nouns you choose may be either singular or plural. EXAMPLE The jury is ready. The jury are still arguing about themselves. RULE 11: Collective nouns may be either singular or plural. Collective nouns are singular in form, but they name a group of persons or things. COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

  23. Rule 12 Predicate nominatives: Exercise 9 When the predicate nominative and the subject are of different numbers, you should always remember that the verb agrees with its subject. STANDARD The marching bands are the main attraction. STANDARD The main attraction is the marching bands. RULE 12: A verb agrees with its subject, not with its predicate nominative. The predicate nominative is COPY THESE RULES AND READ FOR UNDERSTANDING (EXERCISE TO FOLLOW)

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