Chapter 11: Sentence Structure (Subject-Verb Agreement, Verb Tenses & Others)
Abstract : Sentence structure in English involves understanding subject-verb agreement (where the verb matches the subject in number), verb tenses (indicating when an action occurred), and other grammatical elements for clear and correct communication . 1. Subject-Verb Agreement: Definition: The verb in a sentence must agree with the subject in number (singular or plural). Examples: Singular Subject, Singular Verb: The cat * is sleeping. Plural Subject, Plural Verb: The cats are sleeping.* Rules and Considerations: Compound Subjects: If two subjects are joined by "and," the verb is usually plural unless the subjects describe one thing. "Of" Phrases: The noun before "of" determines whether the verb is singular or plural. "Each," "Every": Followed by a singular noun and a singular verb. "Each of," "Every one of": Followed by a plural noun and a singular verb. Indefinite Pronouns:...