Grammar Rules: Subject-Verb Agreement and Parallelism
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What happens to the verb agreement when using compound subjects?

  • A plural verb is used (correct)
  • The verb agrees with the second subject
  • A singular verb is used
  • The verb agrees with the first subject

    • When does an exception occur in using a plural verb with compound subjects?

  • When the subjects are different
  • When the compound subject conveys a singular idea (correct)
  • When the subjects are the same
  • When the compound subject conveys a plural idea

    • How does the verb agree with the subject when 'or' or 'nor' is used in a compound subject?

  • The verb agrees with the second subject
  • The verb agrees with the nearer subject (correct)
  • The verb agrees with the first subject
  • The verb agrees with the farthest subject

    • What happens when a phrase or clause comes between the subject and the verb?

    <p>The verb agrees with the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is special about collective nouns like 'congregation', 'flock', and 'jury'?

    <p>They require a singular verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an exception to the rule about collective nouns?

    <p>When the collective noun is 'scissors' or 'trousers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using parallel constructions in a sentence?

    <p>To ensure that the corresponding elements have the same grammatical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of parallel construction in a series?

    <p>The two girls enjoyed dancing, swimming and shopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between 'except' and 'accept'?

    <p>Accept is a verb, while except is a preposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of non-parallel construction?

    <p>The two girls enjoyed dancing, swimming and going to the mall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

    <p>Affect is a verb, while effect is either a noun or a verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you use 'farther' instead of 'further'?

    <p>When describing distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to use verbs with indefinite pronouns?

    <p>Use singular verbs with indefinite pronouns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of parallel structure in a sentence?

    <p>To create a balance of two or more elements in a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of a parallel construction?

    <p>At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even expulsion from school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying structure of the sentence: 'At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even expulsion from school'?

    <p>At University of Ghana, cheating can result in (noun) or even (noun) from school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of parallel structure?

    <p>At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even be expelled from school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between parallel structures with coordinating conjunctions and those with correlative conjunctions?

    <p>Coordinating conjunctions are used for parallel structures, while correlative conjunctions are used for non-parallel structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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