Rule 7: None is a singular subject when it is used alone. When it is used with a prepositional phrase starting with of, the subject can be both plural and singular. None + of the + singular noun + singular verb None + of the + plural noun + plural verb Example: None of the money has been… Continue reading More Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement:
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Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement:
Rule 1: Singular subjects need singular verbs, while plural subjects require plural verbs. ‘Be’ verbs change the most according to the number and person of the subject. Other verbs do not change much on the basis of the subjects except the verbs of the simple present tense. If the subjects are a third person singular number, the… Continue reading Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
The subject and verb are the most important elements of a sentence. The relation between the subject and verb depends on two issues: person and number. The verb of a sentence must be in agreement with the subject in regard to person and number. The number of the subject can be singular and plural. The verb must be singular if the subject is singular and… Continue reading Subject-Verb Agreement:
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Rule 11: Modals always take the base form of the verbs after them. See Modals for details. Rule 12: The clause ‘it is time’ or ‘it is high time’ requires a verb in the simple past if there is a clause after it. It is high time + subject + simple past. . . . It was high… Continue reading More Rules :
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Rule 1: Subject-verb agreement: the verbs are customarily followed by the subjects, and they must agree with the subjects according to their number and person. See the rules of Subject-Verb Agreement. Rule 2: The variability of the verbs mostly depends on different tenses of the sentences. A form of verbs depends on the time the actions have been performed. See… Continue reading Rules :
Right Forms of Verbs Rules with Examples
The verbs are the most variable element of the sentences. The right form of verb encompasses most of the grammatical rules of English language. Every element of a sentence eventually relates to the verb. The verbs appear differently in a sentence on the basis of their subjects (subject-verb agreement), tenses, moods, voices, different structures, modals, etc. Forms of Verbs: BasePastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleGerund (noun)Infinitive Do,… Continue reading Right Forms of Verbs Rules with Examples
Other Phrase
Conjunctional Phrase A conjunctional phrase works as a conjunction in the sentence. Example: As soon as you got in, he went out. We have to work hard so that we can win the next match. I will attend the ceremony provided that you come. John started working early in order that he could finish early. Interjectional Phrase Interjections that have more than one word are called interjectional… Continue reading Other Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
It always begins with a preposition and connects nouns. Example: He sacrificed his life for the sake of his country. In the end, we all have to die. He is on the way. By working aimlessly, you will not get success. In spite of working hard, he was insulted by his boss. Note: Prepositional phrases include all other types of phrases.
Adverbial Phrase
It modifies the verb or the adjective and works as an adverb in the sentence. Example: The horse runs at a good speed. I was in a hurry then. I ran as fast as possible. He works very slowly.
Adjective Phrase
It is comprised of an adjective and works as a single adjective in the sentence. Example: Alex is a well-behaved man. He is a man of friendly nature. Julie is a woman of gorgeous style. She leads a very interesting life. A lot of people do not sleep at night.