TSI Unit 2 Review: Writing Agreement

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.

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Example of Subject-Verb Agreement

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"The dog barks" (singular) vs. "The dogs bark" (plural).

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Identifying the Subject

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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Example of Identifying the Subject

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In the sentence "The cat sleeps," 'the cat' is the subject.

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Common Errors in Subject-Verb Agreement

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Errors often occur when the subject is separated from the verb by phrases or clauses.

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Example of Common Errors

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"The group of students are going on a trip" should be "The group of students is going on a trip."

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Collective Nouns and Agreement

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Collective nouns (e.g., team, group) can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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Example of Collective Nouns

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"The team wins" (singular) vs. "The team are arguing among themselves" (plural).

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Compound Subjects

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When two subjects are joined by 'and,' they typically take a plural verb.

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Example of Compound Subjects

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"Tom and Jerry are friends."