英语写作 课件 agreement教程教案.ppt

5;5. AGREEMENT;5.1 Verbs Must Agrees with Their Subjects;My uncle, who is a retired banker, collects stamps. The problem of raising funds to clean the lake, as well as finding workmen to do the job, was discussed at the meeting. The first runner across the finish line wins the race. The horses in that barren land run wild.;About a fourth of the trees were damaged. About a fourth of the tree was damaged. Half of my money goes for rent. Half of my dollars go for rent.;The committee has adjourned for the day. The committee have gone to their offices.;Somebody in that group is missing. Nobody was there when it happened. Neither Fred nor James was on duty.;5.2 Subject Number Is Not Always Easy to Determine;The firm’s headquarters is in Boston. (singular) His sheep is in the pasture. (only one) His sheep were in the pasture. (more than one);Plural criteria data bacteria algae stimuli alumni;The number has grown enormously. A number of members were absent.;Either Betty or Frank is in the garden. Neither Betty nor Frank knows we are here.;If one subject is singular and one is plural in a compound subject, the noun or pronoun nearer the verb determines which form of the verb to use.;My friend and companion was with me. (one person) His pastor and counselor is out of town today. (one ) The changing shape and size of the object was puzzling. (one idea);The use of articles with nouns makes a difference in the number expressed and therefore the verb that follows.;Forms of the verb be can cause errors in agreement when the subject is singular and the predicate nominative is plural.;Not only verbs but also other parts of predicates must agree with the subjects.;EXERCISE 1. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWERS;ANSWERS;EXERCISE2. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWERS;EXERCISE2. ANSWERS;5.3 Pronouns Must Agree with Their Antecedents;Luis and Manuel were studying their lesson.;Juan or Vincente will bring his guitar. Either Juan or Vincente will bring his guitar. Neither Juan nor Vincente will