... chính.
Subject + [ngữ giới từ] + verb
Ví duï:
The study of languages is very interesting.
Singular subject singular verb
Several theories on this subject have been proposed.
Plural subject plural verb
The ... time.
Singular subject singular verb
The danger of forest fires is not to be taken lightly.
Singular subject singular verb
The effects of that crime are likely to be devastating.
Plural subject plural verb
The ... động từ phải chia ở ngôi thứ 3 số ít.
None + of the + non-count noun + singular verb
Ví duï:
None of the counterfeit money has been found.
- neáu sau none of the là 1 danh từ đếm được số nhiều...
... a long time for her to
wait.
Collective Nouns indicating
time, money, and
measurements used as a
whole
are Singular Verb
be
be
be
be
7
7
none
+
of the
+ Uncount. N +
sing.V
None ... later.
anybody
anyone
anything
any + sing. N
no one
nobody
nothing
each
somebody
someone
somethin
g
every
everybody
everyone
everything
S(indefinite pronoun) Sing.V
have
have
call
call
4
4
Subject ... VS
1
together with
along with
as well as
accompanied by
( these expressions have no effect on the Verb)
The actress, along with her manager and
some friends, is going to a party tonight.
Mr. Robbins,...
... friend not only
SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT
General rule : - sing. S + sing. V Ex: The student comes on time.
- plural S + plural V Ex: The students come on time.
* Nouns followed by sing.Verbs: ... equipment. (as well as)
17. Mr. Green is arriving here tonight. His friends are arriving here tonight. (along with)
18. Air is needed to make plants grow. Water is , too. (not only but also)
19. My ... stand up. He couldn’t lie down. (neither nor)
4. This prize will mean an honor for him. It will mean an honor for us. (not only but also)
5. She did it because she liked it. And also because she...
... collection of books is on the shelves.
2. Động từ hoà hợp với chủ từ, nhng không hoà hợp với danh từ đứng sau các giới
từ sau đây:
with , as well as , together with , along with , in addition to ... the movies.
Not only Peter but also his parents live here.
Not Tom but Peter plays football.
4. Chñ ngữ là đại từ bất định, thì động từ theo nó là số ít:
one, everyone , no one, nobody , each, ... Created by Nguyễn Xuân Phú
Subject- verb agreement
(sự hoà hợp giữa chủ ngữ và động từ)
Theo nguyên tắc chung thì:
ã Chủ ngữ số ít...
... impersonal unit) (Am. E.*)
GENERAL RULE:
1. Singular subject + sing. Verb
- He is a student.
2. Plural S + Pl. V.
- They are students.
IRREGULAR CASES
3.
a) anyone, anybody,
someone, ... anybody,
someone, somebody, Sing. V.
no one, nobody
everyone, everybody
But: Pl. Pron./ Possessive Pl. V. (II.1-2)
b) “more than one” + Sing. N. Sing. V. (III .7)
IRREGULAR CASES
1.
a) each
+ ...
V. depends on S
1
(IV.9-10)
S
1
as well as S
2
IRREGULAR CASES
2.
a) neither
+ Sing. N. Sing. V.
either (I.2-3)
b) neither of Sing.*
either of + Pl. N/ Pron. V.
none of Pl.
(I.4-6)
...
...
The Agreement of a Verb
The Agreement of a Verb
with its Subject
with its Subject
Sự Hòa Hợp Giữa Chủ Từ và Động Từ
Sự Hòa Hợp Giữa Chủ ... well as you, is responsible for
this act.
(John cũng như bạn chịu trách nhiệm về
hành vi này.)
-
Tom, with his friends, is in the car.
(Tom cùng với đám bạn của mình ñang ôû
trong xe hôi.)
<8>Khi ... door.
(Không ai đã mở cái cửa này.)
-
Is everyone present ?
(Tất cả mọi người đều có mặt phải không?)
<9>Trong câu bắt đầu bằng THERE thì động
<9>Trong câu bắt đầu bằng THERE thì động
từ...
... always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip ... scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
24. The man with his son (walk, walks) down my street.
25. One of the students (are, is) late.
II. Complete the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject
1. ... family (have) a long history.
SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
I. Singular verb (Động từ số ít):
1. Hai danh từ cùng chỉ một người, một vật, một thứ:
EX: The writer and poet is coming tonight. ( Nhà...
... always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip ... ____________ in the temperature zone.
22. Each of the team members (agree) _________ that strict training regulations (be)___________ necessary
for maximum performance
23. It seems to me that ... seems to me that neither of the groups (be)_________ entirely right on any issue.
24. Although many try out for the yearbook, only one in three (succeed)__________ in making the staff.
25. Both of...
...
everyone, or anyone) are considered singular and need singular
verbs although they convey plural meaning.
Anyone who wants to pursue higher education has to pass entrance exams.
Subject: anyone Verbs: ...
surfing the Web for information.
Subject: the sales manager Verbs: is, spends
Sales managers are good researchers who spend a great amount of time
surfing the Web for information.
Subject: sales ... satisfied with the resolution.
Subject: members Verb: were
ã
Occasionally, a sentence has the subject after the verb instead of before
it. This strategy is often used for poetic effect.
1- Over...
... person singular. Therefore, use the first person
singular verb, “prefer”.
SUBJECTS AND VERBS MUST AGREE
The general rule is this: A verb must agree with its subject in person (first, second, ... _____________________
4
SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
Verbs must also follow their leader (the subject) in person and number (singular or
plural).
I prefer to pay my bills by check. In this sentence, the verb “prefer” ... ___________.
5. One One of the boxes was damaged. __________________________________.
SHORT STORY: Underline each subject once and verb twice in the following paragraph. If
there is an error in subject- verb...
... SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
I. Singular verb (Động từ số ít):
1. Hai danh từ cùng chỉ một người, một vật, một thứ:
EX: The writer and poet is coming tonight. ( Nhà văn kiêm ... với chủ ngữ gần: (Danh từ liên kết bởi cặp từ nối song song)
1. EITHER OR
2. NEITHER + N
1
+ NOR + N
2
+ verb
3. NOT ONLY BUT ALSO
Ex: Not only my brother but also my sister is here.
V. Hợp ... EX: For weeks is a longer time to wait him. ( 4 tuần là m ột khoảng thời gian dài để chờ cậu ấy)
Three thousand dollars is a big sum of money. (3000 US$ là một khoản tiền lớn.)
II. Plual verb...
... nhân trong danh
từ tập hợp đó.
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IV. Hợp với chủ ngữ gần: (Danh từ liên kết bởi cặp từ nối song song)
1. EITHER OR
2. NEITHER + N
1
+ NOR + N
2
+ verb
3. NOT ONLY BUT ALSO
Not only my ... always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip ... year.
28. Half of the money (belong, belongs) to Mr. Lam.
29. The pilot along with his passengers (was, were) rescued last night.
30. Two weeks (go) fast when you are on vacation.
21
...
... gia đình đi xem phim vào mỗi sáng
Chủ Nhật.)
The Agreement of a Verb
The Agreement of a Verb
with its Subject
with its Subject
Sự Hòa Hợp Giữa Chủ Từ và Động Từ
Sự Hòa Hợp Giữa Chủ ... well as you, is responsible for
this act.
(John cũng như bạn chịu trách nhiệm về
hành vi này.)
-
Tom, with his friends, is in the car.
(Tom cùng với đám bạn của mình ñang ôû
trong xe hôi.)
<5>
<5>
... nào có
mặt.)
<8>Khi chủ từ là đại từ bất định như : everyone,
<8>Khi chủ từ là đại từ bất định như : everyone,
something, nobody…thì động từ theo sau phải ở số
something, nobody…thì...