2. Ch. 10 - 2 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Objectives Locate the subjects of verbs despite intervening elements and inverted sentence structure. Make verbs agree with true subjects. Make verbs agree with subjects joined by and. Make verbs agree with subjects joined by or or nor. Verb and Subject Agreement

3. Ch. 10 - 3 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verbs to agree with collective nouns and indefinite pronouns. Make verbs agree with quantities, fractions, portions, clauses, and a number or the number. Achieve subject-verb agreement within who clauses. Verb and Subject Agreement

4. Ch. 10 - 4 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs Prepositional Phrases In locating subjects, ignore prepositional phrases. Some of the most common prepositions are of, to, in, from, for, with, at, and by. Less easily recognized are the prepositions except, but, like, and between.

5. Ch. 10 - 5 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. One of the companies is hiring new employees. Check your skill...

6. Ch. 10 - 6 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. One of the companies is hiring new employees. Check your skill...

7. Ch. 10 - 7 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. One of the companies is hiring new employees. Check your skill...

8. Ch. 10 - 8 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. Letters from the president were sent recently. Check your skill...

9. Ch. 10 - 9 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. Letters from the president were sent recently. Check your skill...

10. Ch. 10 - 10 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. Letters from the president were sent recently. Check your skill...

11. Ch. 10 - 11 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 3. Everyone except Ann and Leo is working. Check your skill...

12. Ch. 10 - 12 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 3. Everyone except Ann and Leo is working. Check your skill...

13. Ch. 10 - 13 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 3. Everyone except Ann and Leo is working. Check your skill...

14. Ch. 10 - 14 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs Intervening Words In locating subjects, ignore intervening groups of words such as those introduced by in addition to, such as, as well as, including, and together with.

15. Ch. 10 - 15 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. Randolph, Inc., along with several other companies, is submitting bids. Check your skill...

16. Ch. 10 - 16 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. Randolph, Inc., along with several other companies, is submitting bids. Check your skill...

17. Ch. 10 - 17 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 1. Randolph, Inc., along with several other companies, is submitting bids. Check your skill...

18. Ch. 10 - 18 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. The buyer, as well as two of our operators, is examining the equipment. Check your skill...

19. Ch. 10 - 19 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. The buyer, as well as two of our operators, is examining the equipment. Check your skill...

20. Ch. 10 - 20 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e What is the subject in this sentence? 2. The buyer, as well as two of our operators, is examining the equipment. Check your skill...

21. Ch. 10 - 21 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e There or Here In sentences beginning with there or here, look for the true subject after the verb. Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs

22. Ch. 10 - 22 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e There are several new products. Inverted:Several new products are there. Here is a list of potential customers. Inverted:A list of potential customers is here. Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs

23. Ch. 10 - 23 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Inverted Sentences Look for the subject after the verb in inverted sentences and in questions. Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs

24. Ch. 10 - 24 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Across the street is a stationer’s shop. Inverted:A stationer’s shop is across the street. Is one of the clerks going to call? Inverted:One of the clerks is going to call? Locating Subjects and Making Them Agree With Verbs

25. Ch. 10 - 25 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Subjects Joined by And Subjects joined by and require a plural verb. Our office manager and our sales manager are interviewing applicants. Writing concisely and proofreading carefully are important. Basic Rules for Verb-Subject Agreement

26. Ch. 10 - 26 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Company Names and Publication Titles Although they may appear plural, company names and titles of publications are singular and require singular verbs. Basic Rules for Verb-Subject Agreement

27. Ch. 10 - 27 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Basic Rules for Verb-Subject Agreement Fagan, Dunn, and Roe, Inc., is expanding. “Seven Secrets to Successful Investing” is enjoying great popularity.

28. Ch. 10 - 28 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 1. A list of names and addresses (has/have) been prepared. Check your skill...

29. Ch. 10 - 29 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 1. A list of names and addresses (has/have) been prepared. Check your skill...

30. Ch. 10 - 30 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 2. The house along with its contents (was/were) insured. Check your skill...

31. Ch. 10 - 31 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 2. The house along with its contents (was/were) insured. Check your skill...

32. Ch. 10 - 32 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 3. There (is/are) a magazine and a book lying on the table. Check your skill...

33. Ch. 10 - 33 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 3. There (is/are) a magazine and a book lying on the table. Check your skill...

34. Ch. 10 - 34 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 4. Watts, Steiner, and Kerr, Inc., (appear/appears) to be moving. Check your skill...

35. Ch. 10 - 35 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 4. Watts, Steiner, and Kerr, Inc., (appear/appears) to be moving. Check your skill...

36. Ch. 10 - 36 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Or and Nor When two or more subjects are joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the closer subject. Neither the house nor its outbuildings are insured. Either Kevin or you are responsible for the supplies. Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

37. Ch. 10 - 37 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Indefinite Pronouns These indefinite pronouns are always singular. anyoneanybodyanything eacheither every everyoneeverybodyeverything neithernobodynothing someone somebody Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

38. Ch. 10 - 38 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Indefinite Pronouns These indefinite pronouns are always plural. both few many several Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

39. Ch. 10 - 39 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Indefinite Pronouns These indefinite pronouns are singular or plural depending on the words to which they refer. allmore mostsome anynone Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

40. Ch. 10 - 40 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Examples of Indefinite Pronoun Use All of the policies are separate. Few of the companies are interested. Some of the food is left. Most of the envelopes are unsealed. Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

41. Ch. 10 - 41 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Each, Every, and Many A If the indefinite pronouns each, every, and many a are used to describe two or more subjects joined by and, the subjects are considered singular. Many a driver and pedestrian is upset over the road closure. Every period, comma, and semicolon is important. Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

42. Ch. 10 - 42 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Collective Nouns Collective nouns such as faculty, committee, and council may be singular or plural depending on their mode of operation. When a collective noun operates as a single unit, its verb should be singular. The council is meeting Thursday. Next week the faculty is voting. Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

43. Ch. 10 - 43 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Collective Nouns When the elements of a collective noun operate separately, the verb is plural. The faculty were concerned about their room assignments.

44. Ch. 10 - 44 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 1. Either the book title or its chapter titles (has/have) to be revised. Check your skill...

45. Ch. 10 - 45 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 1. Either the book title or its chapter titles (has/have) to be revised. Check your skill...

46. Ch. 10 - 46 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 2. Most of the research for the report (is/are) completed. Check your skill...

47. Ch. 10 - 47 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 2. Most of the research for the report (is/are) completed. Check your skill...

48. Ch. 10 - 48 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 3. Every car, truck, and van (has/have) to be inspected. Check your skill...

49. Ch. 10 - 49 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct helping verb in this sentence. 3. Every car, truck, and van (has/have) to be inspected. Check your skill...

50. Ch. 10 - 50 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The Number As a sentence subject, the number is singular. The number of requests is growing yearly. Advanced Applications

51. Ch. 10 - 51 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e A Number As a sentence subject, a number is plural. A number of stocks are traded daily. Advanced Applications

52. Ch. 10 - 52 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Quantities and Measures When they refer to total amounts, quantities and measures are singular. Five yards of fabric is the amount needed to complete that garment. Advanced Applications

53. Ch. 10 - 53 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Quantities and Measures When they refer to individual units that can be counted, quantities and measures are plural. Two gallons of paint were spilled in the accident. Advanced Applications

54. Ch. 10 - 54 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Fractions and Portions Fractions and portions may be singular or plural depending on the nouns to which they refer. One third of the bonds have been sold. One third of the job has been completed. Advanced Applications

55. Ch. 10 - 55 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e A portion of our management team favors the plan. A portion of the employees also favor the plan. Advanced Applications

56. Ch. 10 - 56 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Who Clauses Verbs in who clauses must agree in number and person with the nouns to which they refer. Advanced Applications

57. Ch. 10 - 57 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Who Clauses In who clauses introduced by one of, the verb is usually plural because it refers to the object of the preposition. Judy Arnold is one of those instructors who are very professional. Advanced Applications

58. Ch. 10 - 58 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Who Clauses In who clauses introduced by the only one of, the verb is singular. Scott is the only one of our employees who is trained in computer programming. Advanced Applications

59. Ch. 10 - 59 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Phrases and Clauses Use a singular verb when the subject of a sentence is a phrase or a clause. Learning to operate all the pieces of office equipment is a big task. Advanced Applications

60. Ch. 10 - 60 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Subject Complement Although a complement may differ from the subject in number, the linking verb should always agree with the subject. Advanced Applications

61. Ch. 10 - 61 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. Advanced Applications

62. Ch. 10 - 62 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject Advanced Applications

63. Ch. 10 - 63 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Advanced Applications

64. Ch. 10 - 64 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Advanced Applications

65. Ch. 10 - 65 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Advanced Applications

66. Ch. 10 - 66 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Better: Advanced Applications

67. Ch. 10 - 67 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Better: The worst parts of the job are typing and copying. Advanced Applications

68. Ch. 10 - 68 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e The worst part of the job is typing and copying. singular subject linking plural verb complement Better: The worst parts of the job are typing and copying. Advanced Applications

69. Ch. 10 - 69 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 1. The number of registered students (is/are) greater than expected. Check your skill...

70. Ch. 10 - 70 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 1. The number of registered students (is/are) greater than expected. Check your skill...

71. Ch. 10 - 71 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 2. Fifty dollars (is/are) the price of the small table. Check your skill...

72. Ch. 10 - 72 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 2. Fifty dollars (is/are) the price of the small table. Check your skill...

73. Ch. 10 - 73 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 3. Two thirds of the businesses (has/have) already complied with the regulation. Check your skill...

74. Ch. 10 - 74 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 3. Two thirds of the businesses (has/have) already complied with the regulation. Check your skill...

75. Ch. 10 - 75 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 4. Professor Katusak is one of those professors who (get/gets) results with (her/their) students. Check your skill...

76. Ch. 10 - 76 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Select the correct verb in this sentence. 4. Professor Katusak is one of those professors who (get/gets) results with (her/their) students. Check your skill...

77. Ch. 10 - 77 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 1. A record of all equipment makes, models, and serial numbers are extremely important in case of fire or theft. Chapter 10 - Quiz

78. Ch. 10 - 78 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 1. A record of all equipment makes, models, and serial numbers are extremely important in case of fire or theft. Chapter 10 - Quiz

79. Ch. 10 - 79 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 1. A record of all equipment makes, models, and serial numbers is extremely important in case of fire or theft. Chapter 10 - Quiz

80. Ch. 10 - 80 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 2. The time and effort spent in preparing an inventory is well worth it. Chapter 10 - Quiz

81. Ch. 10 - 81 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 2. The time and effort spent in preparing an inventory is well worth it. Chapter 10 - Quiz

82. Ch. 10 - 82 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 2. The time and effort spent in preparing an inventory are well worth it. Chapter 10 - Quiz

83. Ch. 10 - 83 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 3. In attendance at the meeting over the weekend was the president and all members of the executive council. Chapter 10 - Quiz

84. Ch. 10 - 84 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 3. In attendance at the meeting over the weekend was the president and all members of the executive council. Chapter 10 - Quiz

85. Ch. 10 - 85 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 3. In attendance at the meeting over the weekend were the president and all members of the executive council. Chapter 10 - Quiz

86. Ch. 10 - 86 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 4. A summary of all the facts, as well as financial statements for three years, are contained in our final report. Chapter 10 - Quiz

87. Ch. 10 - 87 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 4. A summary of all the facts, as well as financial statements for three years, are contained in our final report. Chapter 10 - Quiz

88. Ch. 10 - 88 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 4. A summary of all the facts, as well as financial statements for three years, is contained in our final report. Chapter 10 - Quiz

89. Ch. 10 - 89 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 5. Every executive, every manager, and every employee is expected to know and support the mission statement. Chapter 10 - Quiz

90. Ch. 10 - 90 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 5. Every executive, every manager, and every employee is expected to know and support the mission statement. Correct Chapter 10 - Quiz

91. Ch. 10 - 91 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 6. Neither the three new computers nor the laser printer are working properly. Chapter 10 - Quiz

92. Ch. 10 - 92 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 6. Neither the three new computers nor the laser printer are working properly. Chapter 10 - Quiz

93. Ch. 10 - 93 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 6. Neither the three new computers nor the laser printer is working properly. Chapter 10 - Quiz

94. Ch. 10 - 94 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 7. The executive committee have voted unanimously to recommend cuts. Chapter 10 - Quiz

95. Ch. 10 - 95 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 7. The executive committee have voted unanimously to recommend cuts. Chapter 10 - Quiz

96. Ch. 10 - 96 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 7. The executive committee has voted unanimously to recommend cuts. Chapter 10 - Quiz

97. Ch. 10 - 97 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 8. Some of the wage cuts for employees has to be made immediately. Chapter 10 - Quiz

98. Ch. 10 - 98 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 8. Some of the wage cuts for employees has to be made immediately. Chapter 10 - Quiz

99. Ch. 10 - 99 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 8. Some of the wage cuts for employees have to be made immediately. Chapter 10 - Quiz

100. Ch. 10 - 100 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 9. Nobody in management or in the ranks of employees want to see the company lose profits. Chapter 10 - Quiz

101. Ch. 10 - 101 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 9. Nobody in management or in the ranks of employees want to see the company lose profits. Chapter 10 - Quiz

102. Ch. 10 - 102 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 9. Nobody in management or in the ranks of employees wants to see the company lose profits. Chapter 10 - Quiz

103. Ch. 10 - 103 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 10. Either of the two plans submitted by the environmental groups is acceptable. Chapter 10 - Quiz

104. Ch. 10 - 104 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Correct any errors in this sentence. The sentence may already be correct. 10. Either of the two plans submitted by the environmental groups is acceptable. Correct Chapter 10 - Quiz

105. Ch. 10 - 105 Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e END