Grammar Rules: Proximity and Notional Concord
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What is the purpose of a personal pronoun in a text?

  • To refer to a noun mentioned elsewhere in the text (correct)
  • To introduce a new idea
  • To emphasize a point
  • To provide additional information

    • What should be done to correct the sentence 'Is this your sister whom you said *she has just returned from New York?'

  • Replace 'she' with 'her'
  • Add more information about the sister
  • Leave out the pronoun 'she' completely (correct)
  • Replace 'whom' with 'who'

    • What is the problem with the sentence 'The officer asked *we Nigerians to stand by'?

  • The verb tense is incorrect
  • The sentence is too long
  • The sentence is not grammatically correct
  • The pronoun 'we' is used as an object (correct)

    • Why is the sentence 'I was at the cash office but they were not accepting payment' unacceptable?

    <p>The pronoun 'they' has no antecedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the pronoun 'he' when used as an object?

    <p>Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to correct the sentence 'Mary and *him arrived late'?

    <p>Replace 'him' with 'he'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main condition for using 'because' at the beginning of a sentence?

    <p>It must be followed by a main clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main error in the sentence 'God possessed the power to make difficult things look easy.'?

    <p>No error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains incorrect use of tenses?

    <p>If I step out of Nigeria, I would never return.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion of the sentence 'She worked harder _____ she had ever worked before.'?

    <p>than</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is a correct replacement for 'alot' in the sentence 'Britney has alot of problems.'?

    <p>a lot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion of the sentence 'The program changes will not _____ you.'?

    <p>affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers proximity concord?

    <p>When a singular and a plural noun are linked by 'or' or 'nor'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for notional concord?

    <p>Meaning of the word or expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nigerian English often characterized by?

    <p>Phonological, lexical, and grammatical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should users of English be able to do with regard to common errors in Nigerian English?

    <p>Recognize and avoid them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a plural verb be used with a collective noun?

    <p>Because the speaker perceives the collective noun as divided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when in doubt about notional concord?

    <p>Choose grammatical concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of errors are 'You suppose to know that I love you' and 'All what I said is ‘Come tomorrow’ examples of?

    <p>Common errors in Nigerian English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with sentences like 'Say hello to your sister whom you said she has just returned'?

    <p>Refine them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of concord is used when a plural verb is used with a singular noun?

    <p>Notional concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error in the sentence 'They are calling you'?

    <p>Lack of clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default choice when unsure about notional concord?

    <p>Grammatical concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error in the sentence 'The dog has broken it’s chain and is now a nuisance'?

    <p>Apostrophe error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct reason for wearing a parrot on your head?

    <p>Principal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is hiding in your closet?

    <p>Whose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What came first, leading the league in goals or scoring the goals?

    <p>Led</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you get first before distorting them?

    <p>Facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of shielding men from the consequences of their actions?

    <p>Fools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kate implying about her alibi?

    <p>She had a good alibi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common Errors in Nigerian English Usage

    • Nigerian English refers to certain expressions, especially errors, commonly used by Nigerians.
    • Errors in Nigerian English include phonological, lexical, and grammatical peculiarities.

    Errors in Sentence Construction

    • Examples of errors in sentence construction:
      • "You suppose to know that I love you."
      • "All what I said is ‘Come tomorrow’."
      • "Should in case he fails to show up, inform the police."
      • "Be rest assured that the manager will help you."
      • "He asked the man to reverse back."
      • "The book comprised of thirty chapters."
      • "The first upstairs house is in Badagry."

    Correcting Errors

    • Correcting errors in sentence construction:
      • Identify and correct errors in sentences, such as subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and word choice.
      • Refine sentences to make them grammatically correct and clear in meaning.

    Errors in Verb Tenses

    • Errors in verb tenses:
      • Incorrect use of tenses can change the meaning of a sentence.
      • Examples of errors in verb tenses:
        • "God possessed the power to make difficult things look easy."
        • "The MD sacked the GM because he is indolent."
        • "Subomi always feels sleepy whenever he took pounded yam."
        • "If I step out of Nigeria, I would never return."
        • "Judas betrayed Jesus and Peter denies him."
        • "While Edoma was washing the plates, Ego is doing the laundry."
        • "I would have kicked the man if I have seen him."
        • "When Ada was in London, she shops at Selfridges."
        • "Suzie always went to bed late after she has been watching TV."
        • "Jusila never helped with housework, but Romeo is very considerate."

    Commonly Confused Words

    • Commonly confused words:
      • Examples of commonly confused words:
        • "than" and "then"
        • "have" and "of"
        • "all ready" and "already"
        • "whose" and "who's"
        • "affect" and "effect"
        • "principal" and "principle"
        • "lead" and "led"
        • "implied" and "inferred"
        • "fewer" and "less"
        • "conscience" and "conscious"
        • "quiet" and "quite"
        • "lose" and "loose"

    Article Usage

    • Errors in article usage:
      • Incorrect use of "the", "a", and "an" can change the meaning of a sentence.
      • Examples of errors in article usage:
        • "Devil finds work for idle hand."
        • "You may take bus at the Alphonso Road."
        • "The Speaker or the members of the house are to blame for Honourable Safana’s death."

    Notional Concord

    • Notional concord:
      • Agreement between the verb and the subject based on the meaning of the subject.
      • Examples of notional concord:
        • "Garri and rice are staple food items in Nigeria."
        • "Ghana are meeting Nigeria next Saturday."
        • "The Police have declared the minister missing."
        • "The committee have a majority and a minority report."
        • "The couple are no longer together."
        • "Jumoke’s admiration and love for Emeko is without limit."

    Overuse of Pronouns

    • Overuse of pronouns:
      • Errors in pronoun usage can make sentences unclear or awkward.
      • Examples of overuse of pronouns:
        • "Is this your sister whom you said *she has just returned from New York?"
        • "This is the young man I said *he is qualified for the job."
        • "This my daughter is giving me a lot of headache."
        • "There is *no any problem with my car."

    Pronouns without Antecedents

    • Pronouns without antecedents:
      • A personal pronoun should refer to a noun mentioned elsewhere in the text.
      • Examples of pronouns without antecedents:
        • "I was at the cash office but they were not accepting payment."
        • "John wanted to travel to the East but they’ve already left."

    Confusion of Subject and Object Pronouns

    • Confusion of subject and object pronouns:
      • Errors in pronoun case can change the meaning of a sentence.
      • Examples of confusion of subject and object pronouns:
        • "Mary and *him arrived late."
        • "The officer asked *we Nigerians to stand by."

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    Learn about the rules of proximity concord and notional concord in grammar, including how to agree verbs with singular and plural nouns in subjects.

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