Subject-Verb Agreement Challenges

Pete Marbais, a Quality Control Expert at American Journal Experts, discusses the importance of subject-verb agreement, especially when prepositional phrases are involved. He explains how simple sentences make agreement straightforward, but challenges arise when prepositional phrases intervene. Common errors, such as using 'each' as a subject, are highlighted with examples and revisions. The video concludes with a recommendation to explore further resources for mastering subject-verb agreement.

Who is the speaker in the video?

• John Doe

• Jane Smith

• Pete Marbais

• Dr. Ben Mudrak

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Subject-verb agreement across prepositional phrases

• Verb tenses

• Punctuation rules

• Sentence structure

In simple sentences, how is subject-verb agreement typically achieved?

• By ignoring the subject

• By matching the number of the subject and verb

• By using passive voice

• By using complex verbs

Which of the following is an example of a singular subject and verb?

• Western blot methods were used

• The results reveal

• The samples were treated

• Western blotting was used

What can make subject-verb agreement more difficult to maintain?

• Using simple sentences

• Short sentences

• Active voice

• Intervening prepositional phrases

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A single word

• A group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun

• A group of words starting with a verb

• A sentence without a verb

In the sentence 'The analysis of the results reveal a significant difference,' what is the subject?

• Results

• Analysis

• Difference

• Groups

How should the sentence 'The analysis of the results reveal a significant difference' be corrected?

• The analysis of the results reveal a significant difference

• The analysis of the results reveals a significant difference

• The results of the analysis reveal a significant difference

• The results of the analysis reveals a significant difference

What is a common error when using 'each' as the subject?

• Using a plural verb

• Using a singular verb

• Using a complex sentence

• Using a passive voice

How should the sentence 'Each the samples were treated with the same dose of antibiotics' be corrected?

• All the samples was treated

• Each of the samples was treated

• Each samples were treated

• Each of the samples were treated