REEME as AG NY OF SUBJECT en WITH VERB 6 S——oeeSSSSaaaaawwlmmmmee a verd agreement refers to the grammatical concept that the subject of a sentence must align i : 7 "he main verb of that same sentence. In particular, singular subjects take singular verbs and : take plural verbs. singular subjects require singular verbs, For example, in the sentence, “The train runs from pelhi to Mumbai,” “the train” is the singular subject taking on the singular verb “runs.” plural subjects require plural verbs, In the sentence, “The trains run all night,” the plural 2 “trains” necessitates the plural verb “run.” «Compound sojets wth the word “and” require plural vers In he sentence, “Chapa and potato taste great together,” “chapathi” and “potato” are grouped together to create a compound subject. 4. Compound subjects with the word “or” or “nor” can take either a singular verb or a plural verb. If the number of the subject closest to the verb is singular, use a singular verb. For example, “Either Ram or Seetha knows the answer.” If the number of the subject closest to the verb is plural, use a plural verb. For example, “Either Ram or his sisters know the answer.” 5 Collective nouns can be singular or plural. Collective nouns like “team,” “company,” “city,” “state,” “government,” “committee,” and “store” are singular nouns and thus take singular “company leaders,” and “city officials” are verbs. Collective nouns like “team members,” plural and thus take plural verbs. | & Indefinite pronouns are singular and take singular verbs. The indefinite pronouns “anything,” “anywhere,” “anybody,” “anyone,” “each,” “each one,” “either,” “neither,” “everyone,” “everybody,” “nobody,” “somebody,” “someone,” and “no one” are singular. They lake the singular form of verbs. For example, “Nobody likes fondue anymore.” (& scanned with OKEN Scannerrb, For example, “pair” is the oN subject in “That old pair of jeans has suited me well. A pair is a singular noun and takes a singular Ye itle. For exar 8. Plural-form subjects are often singular when presented as a title. imple, Phy, is an essential subject.” EE ce si verbs, Fi 9. Gerunds often function as singular nouns, and they take singular OF Xan, “Swimming was the sport that taught me how to win.” 10. The phrase “one of __ who” should be treated as a plural noun and receive a py, verb_. For example, “Mr, Rao is one of the teachers who coach sports after schoo}. M1, "They" is a third-person pronoun that can be both singular and plural. “They” can re, ‘© a group of people or to one individual. Corresponding verbs should be singular or ply, according to the context, 1. Ram as well his brothers .......coming today. (1) are (2) were is (4) have been Wooden furniture . here at reasonable prizes. (J) are sold (2) were selling (3) has sold @s sold ® keishna is one of the boys who ....always on me (1) is (2) are @ was (4) none 4. Neither of us .........to party. (1) are going @ is going (3) were going (4) had been going 5. Pick the correct statement. (van told them that they were wrong (2) Vani told them that they was wrong. (3) Vani told them that they is wrong, (4) Vani told them that they will be wrong. (& scanned with OKEN ScannerDboys FE gc Of TEE OYE 6 : (2) are ST . 3) has aveee wis ate, . i of scissors ‘phe pall 90 the table OL - 8 & Q) are any a child a (4) has abou becoming famous One day PRPs 9 (Decors Q) De y, Excitement, as Well ag nervosa &) Dreaming (4) None of the above ‘> the cause of her ne qyare is 8) were (4) has More than one car... involved ig the secon ee Cz oon eas (4) has : 2, Torun and to read route fee ime Activities, os @) vas (4) has 13, Ram and Syam..... busings panna (is (3) Was (4) has (1) talk (2) talking (oats (4) are talking 6 A lange number of soldiers... ile bythe enemy Toop (1) were (2) has @) have Ores 16. Physics ....... too difficult to understand, (isnt (2) aren't (3) hasn't (4) weren't My mother, along with others, ........ worried. 7 (3) has we (1) was (2) were 7 j x > (& scanned with OKEN Scanner18. Ty, i _ © thirds of the pantry ....... full. (wr 3) has 19 by . | cryone ...... been informed about the meeting (4) i . t will be : 20. Measles ..,... a common disease. (4) has (1) were (ais (3) have © scanned with OKEN Scanner— |. Advise a) council ©) practice 2. Miserable a) object c) abject 3. Quote a) sight ¢) sue 4, Harmony a) cemetery CY symmetry 5. Unlawful a) elicit ©) illegitimate 6. Haughty @) imperial ¢) adamant 7. Wise a) momentous Ojudicious 8. Loquacious a) victorian ) verbose 9. Courageous a) fickle ©) timorous 10. Watchfulness a) supervision ©) superintendence 11. Attachment (a) Affinity ) causation 12, Weary a) tired ©) sentimental 13, Bequest parsimony ¢) jeritage 14, Gullible credible ¢)eredulous deuce 4) proposal >) obstruct 4) abstract b) sigh ite b) ceremony 4) heirarchy draw 9) jlcit byimperious d) empire 'b) pragmatic d) delay b) bombastic 4) ambiguous b) insipid )Jearless custody digi b) influence d) appendage CB)atigued 4) appendage b) matrimony ) patrimony b) believable 4d) falible 15.. Bravery ),onslaught Cs fortitude 16. Jealous obvious Clovis 17. Patronage ) donation ©) espionage 18. Traverse a) mingle ©) take 19. Found a) see ©) realize 20. Recuperate Recapture recover 21. Alms a) blessings ©) prayers 22. Attenuate a) repent ©) force 23, Vindictive a) revengeful ©) strategic 24, Discomfit a) litigate ©) conflict 25, Wrath a) violence c) hatred 26. Abstinence synchronic - Graenes 27. Erudite a) execute Coenen 28. Taciturnity a) dumbness ¢) hesitation b) arrogant d) nepotism ») atrocious d) ferocious 6S dupport @) beneficiary eee (@sross (Opstabish * d) search b) rectaim 4d) regain Cordnarity <) workship bymake thin 4) divide b) triumphant 4d) demonstrative bjease ‘d) Yrustrate b) anger 4d) displeasing b) torrential 4) gluttony b) expense 4) settle b) changeableness d) reserve (& scanned with OKEN Scanner4. Implicate a)adore 0) adore . Vacillating a) fascinating ¢) indolence 3, Reckless a) modest ©) celebrated 4. Insult a) humiliation c) degradation 5, Abandon a) roost c) quit 6. Offend a) angry 6) force 7. Indict condemn jacquit 8. Obscene (ascot ¢) condemnable 9. Liberate imprison ©) liberal 10. Melancholy a) depressed” ©) reckless 11. Legitimate a) valid inlawtul 12. Vacillate a) amplity c) consistent 13. Hinder expidite ©) devote . Terse lengthy %) diffuse 4) advocate b) fanaticism (@resotute ) awkward (d)/cautious (dredutty 4) disgrace AM) torteit 4) forsake b) hate fespect b) reprimand d) allege b) objectionable d) jealousy b) enclose d) conceal prejudiced )/cheerful b) extend d) distinguished pb) stimulate a leradicate b) protect d) create b) soarce d) headless 15. Multiplicity a) finite ) magnitude 16. Naive a) subtle ©) spotless ANTONYMS (uniformity d) infinite b) energise (S))clever 17, Anachronistic a) formerly 18. Trait. a) symbol ©) habit 19, Garish (rast ©) scenic 20. Geological a) astral ©) galactic 21. Rejuvenation sexual ling 22. Origin ointment nant 23. Apathetic a) agitated fe) poncemed b) present 4d) non existing @nenaractersc ¢) identity b) green d) contrasting b) solar eavenly b) perfect ¢) magical b) detergent ) comfort b) happy d) surprised 24, _Homogenised a) set type jifferent 25. Prove a) vapid ©) discipline 26, Accolade a) balcony ) drink 27. Instantly repeatedly Aiyeciay 28. Frail a) worried c) nervous b) multi coloured d) rejected (ossune !) atone outer garment )criticism b) lately d) awkwardly (D)stons ) wily a (& scanned with OKEN Scanner7 eae SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT ua Subject-verb Agreement Ifthe subject in the sentence is in the singular form then the verb will also be in the singular form. «Ifthe subject is in the plural form then the verb will also be in a plural form. © Using ‘and’ with two singular subjects takes a plural verb. © Using ‘and’ with two verbs directing for a singular subject takes a singular verb. . Indefinite Pronouns are singular. (someone, anyone, somebody, everyone) Repetition ‘Sometimes, there is redundancy in the sentence. In other words, the same thing is written twice ina single statement. Eg: I returned back the book. * Iretumed the book. 7 The teacher repeated the lecture again. % ‘The teacher repeated the lecture. V7 Misplaced Modifiers Sometimes modifiers can be used in wrong places that change the subject which has to be modified. Eg: a. Her father bought a pet dog for his daughter named Rosy. b. Her father bought a pet dog named Rosy for her daughter. (In sentence a daughter’s name was Rosy and in sentence b pet dog’s name was Rosy.) Parallelism The different phrases/words performing the same function should be used in the same format. Eg: Radha likes to sing, dance and cook./ Radha likes to sing, dance and cooking. }& (& scanned with OKEN Scanner1, 2. Error in diction A diction error refers to the error in choice of words/phrases. At other times, even some ig occur in sentences in an incorrect way. Words that are commonly confused are : (homophones, homonyms) affect - effect, adapt- adopt, lay - lie, latter - later ete, ‘Wrong Comparisons Sometimes, the comparison is made between dissimilar things. Eg: Vasu is wiser than all men. ‘Vasu is wiser than all other men. 7 (Vasu needs to be excluded from the rest of the same category.) Relative noun and pronoun agreement A pronoun comes after the noun and should be able to refer cleat to one, clear, ‘unmistakable noun. This type of noun is termed as antecedent. Eg: Mohan put the cup in the rack but it sid down. Here, “it” can be referred to the ‘cups’ or the ‘rack’ hence its a faulty pronoun, Instead it should be : * Mohan put the cup in the rack and the cup slid down. * Mohan put the cup in the rack and the rack slid down, ictice Questions Pick the correct sentence. 1) The moment she will enter the room, we will start singing the birthday song. @Q) ‘The moment she enters the room, we will start singing the birthday song. (3) The moment she would enter the room, we will start singing the birthday song (4) The moment she entered the room, we will start singing the birthday song, Pick the correct statement. (1) The chief guest may arrive between 1pm and 2pm. Othe chief guest may arrive between 1pm to 2pm. ) The chief guest may arive from lpm to 2pm. i Ipm and 2 pm. (4) The chief guest may arrive from 1p E in ail (& scanned with OKEN Scannerpick the better option for the Phrase a e | ifthe sereen ofthe computer (uae "in brackets, . ight i (1) was any brighter ough), it would have been easier to read from here. (6) was litle brighter (2) was more brighter - (4)had been brighter 4, Bythetime | reached the Office, my boss left for S | s A meeting, Replace the part in bold letters with the right opt 8 ion, I}my boss had left for meeting, . (2) my by it ir (2) os wl be avn fo mein y boss was leaving for a meeting. - 8 (4) my boss had been left for a meeting. 5, Which sentence is a correct one? (1) Many a singer were awarded by the academy, @Manya singer was awarded by the academy. (3) Many a singers was awarded by the academy, (4)Many a singers were awarded by the academy, 6. Choose the right statement, No horny (1) No sooner had I reached the cl: ir \ class than the bell rings. elas dlp Y [ov 1 Sube (2)No sooner had I reached the class when the bell rang ty J veal (3)No sooner had Teaching the class than the bell rang, 200“ I aid: (G)No sooner had Ireached the clas than the bell rang, 4 sk 7. Choose the right statement. (1)Rekha likes to buy and sell things on the internet. (2) Rekha likes to buying and selling things on the internet. (@) Rekha likes to buy and selling things on the internet. (4) Rekha likes to buying and sell things on the internet, 8. The interesting tale had its beginning more than a century ago. Choose the correct alternative for the underlined part to improve the sentence. (1) was started (@oezan @) ignited (4) initiated ee (& scanned with OKEN Scannera ————____ ae, | 9. The scenary of Kashmir is more beautiful than our town. Choose the correct alternative for the underlined part to improve the sentence. (1) beautiful than our town (2) the most beautiful than our town (3) more beautiful than your town (@\more beautiful than that of our town 10. The Director and Manager of the Company are in the meeting . Choose the correct alternative for the underlined part to improve the sentence. (1) Director and Manager of the Company (2) The Director and Manager of the Company (Ore Director and the Manager of the Company (4) None of the Director and the Manager of the Company © scanned with OKEN Scanner