English faculty II english theoretical aspects Department№2
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1. One of these issues is to ensure that "these" and "those" agree with the plural noun they are describing.
It's important to pay extra attention when using these words with "kind" and "type." These kind of items. Incorrect (It must be "kinds"). Those type of problems. Incorrect (It must be "types"). 2. Do not make the incorrect noun agree with the verb. When using sentences like "a container of sweets" or "a box of chocos" make sure the verb agrees with the head noun (i.e., "container" or "box") and not with the noun that comes after "of" (i.e., "videos" or "chocolates"). Some of these issues include making sure that determiners like "these" and "those" accord with their noun, ensuring that the verb accords with the head noun in constructions like "a container of sweets or a box of chocos," and being aware that terms like "along with" and "together with" do not increase the number of the subject. It is important to be aware of these issues so that we can communicate effectively and avoid making mistakes in our writing and speaking. An assortment of desserts are available from the store. Incorrect (The verb must agree with the singular "box"). 3. Keep in mind that words like "together with" and "along with" do not add to the number. Phrases like "together with," "along with," and "as well as," unlike "and," do not raise the quantity of the subject. Billy and Benjamin are the Bud vase Men. (The word "and" adds to the number). Billy, together with Benjamin, is a Bud vase Man. Correct (The phrase "together with" does not raise the number). 4. Keep in mind that "or" and "nor" do not add to the number. "Or" and "nor" do not raise the number (unlike "and"). Bill or Ben is the one who broke the daisy. Correct Neither Billy nor Benjamin has anything about farming. Correct 5. Consider "either" and "neither" to be singular. Despite the fact that they appear to refer to two different things, "either" and "neither" are singular. Chicken nuggets or Corn? Neither is my preferred option. Correct Either of the twin girls is present. Correct 6. Please keep in mind that collective nouns might be singular or plural. A collective noun is a term that refers to a group of people (e.g., "choir," "flock," "herd"). Based on the context, a collective noun might be single or plural. The flock is dispersing. Correct (A collective noun is single when viewed as a whole). The flock are dispersing in all directions. Correct (A collective noun is plural when the emphasis is on the members of the group). 7. Keep in mind that the word "none" might be singular or plural. Despite the fact that some your readers may expect you to use the single version, "none" can be either singular or plural. None of us are comfortable. Correct None of us is content. proper. Correct If your "none" is best translated as "not one of," use the singular form. If it best reads as "not any of," use the plural form. 8. Be aware that words such as "like half of," "the bulk of," and "a proportion of" can be used in either singular or plural form. Phrases like "half of," "a portion of," "a percentage of," "a ratio of," and "a majority of" are singular when referring to a singular item but plural whenever referring to a plural entity. Half of my life has been dedicated to burying the other half. Correct ("Half" is singular since it alludes to the singular "life"). Half of the citizens have never flipped through a newspaper, and the other half have never polled. One can only hope it's the same part. Correct ("Half" is plural since it implies to "citizens," which is plural). 9. Consider "a number of" to be plural, however "the number of" to be single. The phrase "a number of" is plural; however the phrase "the number of" is singular. A number of individuals are still sleeping on the streets of the town. Correct The number of individuals sleeping on the streets is increasing. Correct 10. Make a note that phrases like "all of" and "some of" might be singular or plural. When they come before anything singular, "all of," "any of," "more of," "most of," and "some of" are single; whenever they come before something multiple, they are plural. Most of the article does not make logical sense. Correct ("Most" is singular since it comes before the single "article"). Most of the people are unaware, yet we are all part of something far larger than ourselves, and we are all linked in some way other than Social Media. Correct ("Most" is plural because it comes before "people," which is also plural). (Issue 11) Consider "each of" to be singular. "Each" is a singular noun. When it occurs in a phrase like "each of us" or "each of the kids," it is not plural. Each of my clothing is distinctive in its own way. Correct Each of us faces his own karmas. Correct Plural modifiers should not be used as a distraction. His collection of tokens are beneficial. Incorrect Phrases like "as well as" and "together with" do not act like "and". Jenna as well as Joe are pleased. Incorrect "Or" and "nor" are not equivalent as "and". Neither John nor Jane are outside. Incorrect Neither John nor his sisters are outside. Incorrect (Keep in mind that whenever one of the nouns is plural, use the plural form). The words "either" and "neither" are single. Neither are viable options. Incorrect Singular and plural collective nouns are possible. My team is currently outside. My squad are scattering in all directions. Correct The word "none" can be singular or plural. None of us is sad. Correct None of the sponge cakes are appealing. Correct Unless it relates to an arithmetic value, "number of" is plural. A number of desserts are missing. Correct The number of missing desserts is 2. Correct The noun which comes after "all," "any," "most," and "some," as well as terms like "half of," "the majority of," and "a proportion of," defines the verb. Some of the mozzarella is missing. Correct Half of the sausages are missing. Correct "Each" is a singular noun. 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