Subject-Verb Agreement & Sentence Structure Handout PDF

**E265- TECHNICAL WRITING** **5:30 PM -- 07:00 PM, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY** **HANDOUT** **TOPIC: Subject-Verb Agreement** **NAME OF THE REPORTER/S: Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika R. De Leon** **INTRODUCTION** Understanding subject-verb agreement is crucial for clear and effective communication. Whe...

**E265- TECHNICAL WRITING** **5:30 PM -- 07:00 PM, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY** **HANDOUT** **TOPIC: Subject-Verb Agreement** **NAME OF THE REPORTER/S: Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika R. De Leon** **INTRODUCTION** Understanding subject-verb agreement is crucial for clear and effective communication. When your subjects and verbs match correctly, your writing and speech become more precise and professional. Mastering this basic rule will help you convey your ideas more clearly and confidently. Let's explore how getting this right can make a big difference in your communication!. **CONTENT** Subject-verb agreement refers to the rule that the verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. This agreement ensures that the sentence is grammatically correct. **Key Rules for Subject-Verb Agreement** 1. - - - - 2. - - - - Rules for Special Cases 1\. Subjects Joined by \'And\': - - - - Exception: If the subjects refer to the same person, place, or thing, use a singular verb. - - 2\. Subjects Joined by \'Or\' or \'Nor\': - - - - 3\. Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4\. Collective Nouns: - - - - 5\. Phrases Between the Subject and Verb: - - - - 6\. Inverted Sentences (Questions): - - - - - - 7\. Amounts of Time, Money, or Distance: - - - - 8\. Titles of Books, Movies, or Other Works: - - - - Common Errors to Watch Out For: 1. - - 2. - - 3. - - **UCONCLUSION** Subject-verb agreement is a basic but essential part of grammar that ensures clarity in communication. By following simple rules---like matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs---we can avoid confusion and make our sentences clear and professional. Mastering this rule will improve both your writing and speaking. Keep practicing, and it will become second nature! **Closing Quote** *\"Clear communication begins with a simple rule: when subjects and verbs agree, your message is always clear.\"* **REFERENCES/SOURCES:** **References:** https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general\_writing/grammar/subject\_verb\_agreement/index.html htps://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammar/subjectverbagreement https://www.grammarly.com/blog/subject-verb-agreement/ +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Prepared: | Noted: | | | | | **Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika | **ALEXANDER G. JULIO, MAEd** | | R. De Leon** | | | | English Instructor | | English Major | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **E265-TECHNICAL WRITING** **5:30 PM -- 07:00 PM, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY** **HANDOUT** **TOPIC: Sentence Structure** **NAME OF THE REPORTER/S: Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika R. De Leon** **INTRODUCTION** Sentence structure is the way in which words, phrases, and clauses are arranged to create meaningful sentences. Understanding sentence structure helps in constructing clear and effective sentences by using various patterns, such as simple, compound, and complex sentences, to convey ideas accurately and coherently. **.** **CONTENT** A *sentence* is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb. **TYPES OF SENTENCE STRUCTURES** 1. 2. 3. 4. **UCONCLUSION** Mastering sentence structure is important for clear and effective communication. By understanding and using different sentence patterns, such as simple, compound, and complex sentences, you can improve the clarity and impact of your writing. Proper sentence structure not only enhances readability but also helps convey your ideas more precisely. **Closing Quote** *\"Strong sentence structure is the foundation of clear communication---every great piece of writing begins with well-crafted sentences.\"* **REFERENCES/SOURCES:** **References:** https://byjus.com/english/sentence-structure/ https://www.grammarly.com/blog/sentence-structure/ https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/sentence-structure.php +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Prepared: | Noted: | | | | | **Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika | **ALEXANDER G. JULIO, MAEd** | | R. De Leon** | | | | English Instructor | | English Major | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **E265-TECHNICAL WRITING** **5:30 PM -- 07:00 PM, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY** **HANDOUT** **TOPIC: Sentence Errors** **NAME OF THE REPORTER/S: Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika R. De Leon** **INTRODUCTION** Sentence errors occur when sentences don\'t follow proper grammar rules, leading to confusion or miscommunication. Common sentence errors include fragments, run-on sentences, and incorrect punctuation. Understanding how to identify and correct these errors helps improve writing clarity and effectiveness. **.** **CONTENT** **COMMON SENTENCE ERRORS** 1. 2. 3. 4. **UCONCLUSION** Avoiding sentence errors is essential for clear communication. By recognizing and correcting issues like fragments, run-ons, and comma splices, we can create more effective and grammatically correct sentences that convey our ideas clearly. **Closing Quote** *\"Minimizing sentence errors leads to clearer, more effective communication.\"* **REFERENCES/SOURCES:** **References:** https://byjus.com/english/sentence-structure/ https://www.grammarly.com/blog/sentence-structure/ https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/sentence-structure.php +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Prepared: | Noted: | | | | | **Brix Bryan H. Orpia / Bea Erika | **ALEXANDER G. JULIO, MAEd** | | R. De Leon** | | | | English Instructor | | English Major | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+