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Grammar Review #4
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Select the correct sentence. A] A strategist behind the scenes create a candidate's public image. B] A strategist behind the scenes creates a candidate's public image.
![Select the correct sentence. A] A strategist behind the scenes create a candidate s public image.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_2.jpg "B] A strategist behind the scenes creates a candidate s public image..")
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ANSWER: B 14. Lack of subject-verb agreement The subject is the singular noun strategist, not scenes. A SUBJECT is NEVER in a prepositional phrase.
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Select the correct sentence. A] There is two main reasons that I want to become a lawyer. B] There are two main reasons that I want to become a lawyer.
![Select the correct sentence. A] There is two main reasons that I want to become a lawyer.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_4.jpg "B] There are two main reasons that I want to become a lawyer..")
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Answer: B [are] This sentence has a “delayed subject” because of the “expletive” (there): The subject, reasons, is plural, so the verb is plural.
![Answer: B [are] This sentence has a delayed subject because of the expletive (there): The subject, reasons, is plural, so the verb is plural.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_5.jpg "Answer: B [are] This sentence has a delayed subject because of the expletive (there): The subject, reasons, is plural, so the verb is plural.")
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Select the correct sentence. A] Each of the puppies thrived in their new environment. B] Each of the puppies thrived in its new environment
![Select the correct sentence. A] Each of the puppies thrived in their new environment.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_6.jpg "B] Each of the puppies thrived in its new environment.")
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ANSWER: B] its 16. Lack of agreement between pronoun and antecedent Many indefinite pronouns, such as everyone and each, are always singular.
![ANSWER: B] its 16.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_7.jpg "Lack of agreement between pronoun and antecedent Many indefinite pronouns, such as everyone and each, are always singular..")
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Select the correct sentence. A] Every sorority member must clean their own room. B] Every sorority member must clean her own room.
![Select the correct sentence. A] Every sorority member must clean their own room.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_8.jpg "B] Every sorority member must clean her own room..")
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ANSWER: B] her EXAMPLE The SUBJECT (student) is SINGULAR, so the corresponding pronoun must be singular.
![ANSWER: B] her EXAMPLE The SUBJECT (student) is SINGULAR, so the corresponding pronoun must be singular.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_9.jpg "ANSWER: B] her EXAMPLE The SUBJECT (student) is SINGULAR, so the corresponding pronoun must be singular.")
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Select the correct sentence. A] Either the parents or the son are hosting the party. B] Either the parents or the son is hosting the party.
![Select the correct sentence. A] Either the parents or the son are hosting the party.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_10.jpg "B] Either the parents or the son is hosting the party..")
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Answer: B] son is EXAMPLE When antecedents are joined by or, or nor, the pronoun must agree with the closer antecedent.
![Answer: B] son is EXAMPLE When antecedents are joined by or, or nor, the pronoun must agree with the closer antecedent.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_11.jpg "Answer: B] son is EXAMPLE When antecedents are joined by or, or nor, the pronoun must agree with the closer antecedent.")
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Select the correct sentence. A] My brothers or my sister come every week to see Dad. B] My brothers or my sister comes every week to see Dad.
![Select the correct sentence. A] My brothers or my sister come every week to see Dad.](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_12.jpg "B] My brothers or my sister comes every week to see Dad..")
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Answer: B] sister comes Here, the noun closest to the verb is singular (sister). The verb must agree with that singular noun. 14. Lack of subject-verb agreement
![Answer: B] sister comes Here, the noun closest to the verb is singular (sister).](http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8334094/slides/slide_13.jpg "The verb must agree with that singular noun. 14. Lack of subject-verb agreement.")
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Grammar, punctuation, and other sentence-level matters will seldom draw much attention unless they interfere with the meaning you're trying to get across. Because they do get in the way, however, they are important to your success as a writer!
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KEEP STUDYING! EasyWriter Resources / 20 Most Common Errors / http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/easywriter3e/20errors/14.asp
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Keep your eye on the prize!
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