Kamis, 21 April 2016

Subject Verb Agreement

A.   Multiple Choice

1.       We …… roasting corn.
a.       Was
b.      Were *
c.       Are
d.      Is
2.       The children ….. naughty.
a.       Have
b.      Has
c.       Are *
d.      Was
3.       You ….. straight ahead then turn left.
a.       Went
b.      Gone
c.       Going
d.      Go *
4.       Playing football …… my hobby.
a.       Is *
b.      Are
c.       Was
d.      Were
5.       The poor …… many problems.
a.       Had
b.      Has
c.       Have*
d.      Was
6.       There … many ways to say “thank you”.
a.       Have
b.      Are *
c.       Is
d.      Has
7.       The central office manager, along with his two assistant, … left the room.
a.       Had
b.      Have
c.       Has *
d.      Is
8.       … Dika or her co-workers sleep at work?
a.       Do
b.      Does *
c.       Doing
d.      Are
9.       Whether to buy or rent a house … an important financial question.
a.       Is *
b.      Are
c.       Was
d.      Have
10.   My shears … sharp enough.
a.       Don’t
b.      Didn’t
c.       Doesn’t
d.      Aren’t *

B.      Error Analysis

1.       Error                      : You must observe all the rules of the game, even if you do not always agree with it.
Correct                 : You must observe all the rules of the game, even if you do not always agree with them.
2.       Error                      : Opposite with the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square” and the statue of R.A Kartini
Correct                 : Opposite to the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square” and the statue of R.A Kartini
3.       Error                      : A plumber fix your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans schools, offices stores and other business places.
Correct                 : A plumber fixes your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans schools, offices stores and other business places.
4.       Error                      : There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one who has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.
Correct                 : There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one which has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.
5.       Error                      : Each driver should check the oil level in their car every three months.
Correct                 : Each driver should check the oil level in his or her car every three months.
6.       Error                      : Ruth begins each day with warm-up exercises, a long run, and taking a hot shower
Correct                 : Ruth begins each day with warm-up exercises, a long run, and a hot shower
7.       Error                      : Much of my boyhood was devoted to getting into rock fights, crossing railway trestles, and the hunt for rats in drainage tunnels.
Correct                 : Much of my boyhood was devoted to getting into rock fights, crossing railway trestles, and hunting for rats in drainage tunnels.
8.       Error                      : The flakes in this cereal tastes like sawdust.
Correct                 : The flakes in this cereal taste like sawdust.
9.       Error                      : The little girl spoke so quiet that I could hardly hear her.
Correct                 : The little girl spoke so quietly that I could hardly hear her.
10.   Error                      : Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettier of all the other contestants.
Correct                 : Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettiest of all the other contestants.
11.   Error                      : Playing tag on the back lawn, I spotted first the turtle.
Correct                 : Playing tag on the back lawn, I first the turtle.
12.   Error                      : A doctor should wears a full handed white and coloured apron to treat the patient.
Correct                 : A doctor should wear a full handed white and coloured apron to treat the patient.
13.   Error                      : Earlier in the day, she took a taxi to the airport. Knowing that her time was limited.
Correct                 : Earlier in the day, she took a taxi to the airport, knowing that her time was limited.
14.   Error                      : I hated to ask Dino, whom is a very stingy person to lend me money.
Correct                 : I hated to ask Dino, who is a very stingy person to lend me money.
15.   Error                      : I asked the clerk if the store had Stevie Wonders latest CD.
Correct                 : I asked the clerk if the store had Stevie Wonder’s latest CD.

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