4.1 Subject-verb Agreement.
To change the verb to be in line with the President. For current events recur or is (present tense) the verb is changed to the following.
4.1.1 a verb.
1) The verb is not conjugated in the (V base form) When the President is I, we, you, they.
We visit Hua Hin every summer.
In this village, many villagers grow rice.
You and I need to catch up with our class after participating in the ASEAN tennis.
championship.
2) The verb to be - s on the singular man 3 (he, she, it).
Thailand exports rice.
The computer costs 22,000 baht.
The car runs fast.
The sun rises in the east and it sets in the west.
Adding - es at any verb ending in s, ch, x or o.
To get to the university, the student catches the train at 6.00 every morning.
The MRT passes the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Get off there.
During the semester break, my advisee usually goes back to her hometown in Korat.
Fill - ies at any verb ending in y by the change y to i before.
Then add - es as specify, rely, simplify, satisfy.
DD Company specifies the salary for a secretary at 18,000 baht a month.
Thailand relies on agriculture.
The teacher usually simplifies the course book so that students can understand it.
The quality of shrimps satisfies the US importers.
If y is the front vowels a, e, o, u like pay, pray, buy, employ a pre - s it.
Without change.
The customer pays at the cashier.
My son prays before going to bed.
Mom buys fresh food from the weekend market near our house.
The company employs new mechanics every year.
4.1.2 Principles of verbs according to the subject.
1) the verb is in the plural form. When the two linked by 'and' or 'both ... and' like.
Both Thai food and Japanese food are expensive.
The verb is in the singular. If the two connected with 'and' by means of a single thing or person as such.
Bread and butter becomes my quick breakfast.
Love and care means a lot to us.
The father and company owner looks happy when seeing his son work hard.
The father and company owner in this sentence is the same. It is singular to note that the 'The' in front of father only.
2) The following verbs with the following extensions. Without regard to such extension as if the address is in the singular. Verb must be singular. If the plural. Verb must be plural as well.
accompanied by, in company with, along with, together with, with, including, plus.
Sidh, along with his friends, volunteers to work for Chiang Mai Hospital during weekends.
but, not, excep.
, Excluding.
All of us but Liam use credit cards.
Kate, not her brothers, finds Buddhism interesting.
as well as, like.
Salary, as well as welfare benefits, is important for employees.
Thailand, like other countries, promotes green projects.
3) and inflected verb as singular pronouns.
someone everyone anyone.
somebody everybody anybody.
something everything anything.
nobody nothing.
Everyone wants to be happy.
Nothing lasts forever.
If anyone sees Sak, ask him to call me.
4), the Chairman of the verbs are in each, either, neither, not only ... but also as follows.
each, either, neither +.
Singular noun + singular verb.
Either book tells you about nature.
Each woman wears her national costume.
each of, either of, neither of +.
Plural noun + singular verb.
Each of these dishes contains herbs.
Neither of the devices works.
neither ... nor ..., either ... or ..., not only ... but also ... + noun, verb conjugation, by the latter.
Not only food with high fibers but also fresh fruits help maintain your health.
Neither money nor gifts make me happy.
5) The Chairman of the verbs used with the number.
a lot of, plenty of, most of, all of, none of, some of, ... percent of, one-third of, three-fifths of + uncountable noun + the verb is singular.
Or + the + plural verb plural.
A lot of people prefer traveling in the country.
15 percent of my salary goes to charity.
a great deal of, a large quantity of, a large amount of + singular noun + singular verb.
A large amount of water from the dam flows into farmlands nearby.
A great deal of electricity comes from hydropower.
a number of, many + noun + plural verb is plural.
the number of + plural noun + singular verb.
A number of paintings reflect the beauty of nature. (A number of = a lot of).
The number of students in this section is 45.
6), the conjugated verb is singular. When the President is in the infinitive (word or group of words that begin with to) and gerund (word or group of words that start with V-ing), and noun clause (clause subsidiaries acting as chairman or deeds as well as words. ).
To reduce cholesterol requires self-discipline.
Jogging regularly makes me healthy.
How well the kidneys work influences the body's health.
But if the President is in the image above, there are more than one 'and' the verb is plural. There are two things to be president or two. I mean, except for one thing or one person according to Article 1), for example.
What is for lunch and whether it is delicious or not interest all of us.
(The second is).
To apply for a scholarship and get it is difficult. (A thing).
7) the amount of time Section variety is singular. Requires a singular verb.
Six months does not cause any problem with our relationship.
Ten dollars equals 320 baht at today's rate.
8) Manner of who, which, that it is singular or plural. It depends on the noun.
The person who takes charge of security on campus has been trained to stay alert all the.
time.
Many Korean movies which attract many Thai female fans play an important part in.
fashion, especially among teenagers.
9) Name a book, film or article is singular. Be used with a singular verb.
Friends catches its audience's attention.
Anthony and Cleopatra never dies. It becomes a classic.
10) The name of the country is subject to the islands. Ending in s is singular and takes a singular verb, such as AIDS, measles, physics, mathematics, the Philippines.
AIDS spreads very easily.
I love mathematics which helps exercise my brain.
Among many countries in Asia, the Philippines plays a leading role in farming.
11) Some nouns, such as species, series, deer, fish, sheep may be singular or plural. Depending on the definition.
Most fish breathe through gills.
This species of fish lives in cool climates.
There are many species of fish that are found in this river.
12) Some nouns are singular collective noun as a unit, such as family, team, crew, class, government, committee.
Our family lives in Chon Buri.
The committee meets every Monday.
The team practices three times a week.
But if the collective noun for a split into several units. Each acting independently. It is a plural noun.
Our family are all doctors.
The committee give comments on each issue carefully before making decisions.
The team unite for charity annually.
For example, to use the verb that is inflected according to the article.
Each Thai beach and island has its own character and identity and therefore draws a specific type of visitor. Each coastal area contains a slice of heaven suitable for a different style of traveler: The west coast of Thailand, along the Andaman Sea, features beaches that appeal to every type of traveler, including the activity-filled resort island of Phuket; the popular backpacker. beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Krabi; the family friendly, laid back, and pristine coast of Khao Lak (the launching point for trips to the spectacular Similan Islands); and the remote, undeveloped islands of the far south.
Exercise : Subject and Verb Agreement Exercise
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) 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 to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
21. The committee (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
Answer
1. Annie and her brothers are at school.
2. Either my mother or my father is coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats are outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat is always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara don't want to see that movie.
6. Benito doesn't know the answer.
7. One of my sisters is going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds lives on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, takes about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, want to win.
11. Either answer is acceptable.
12. Every one of those books is fiction.
13. Nobody knows the trouble I've seen.
14. Is the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics is John's favorite subject, while Civics is Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars is the price of a movie these days.
17. Are the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants are at the cleaner's.
19. There were fifteen candies in that bag. Now there is only one left!
20. The committee debates these questions carefully.
21. The committee lead very different lives in private.
22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, greets the press cordially.
23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, are in this case.
