Subject/Verb Agreement
Which is correct?
1. The list of items is on the desk.
2. The list of items are on the desk.
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The subject of the sentence (the list) is singular so we choose the singular verb (is).
Colons join ______ clauses with a list or a ____.
Colons join independent clauses with a list or a noun.
What is a sentence fragment?
A sentence that is missing either its main subject or its main verb.
Which is correct?
1. A hat and sunscreen are essential gear for a trip to the beach.
2. A hat and sunscreen is essential gear for a trip to the beach.
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When two subjects are connected by and, it uses a plural verb.
What is the difference between colons and semicolons?
Colons are used for stronger and more direct relationships.
What are the three main types of sentence fragments?
1. Missing a subject
2. Missing a verb
3. Subordinate clause fragments
Which is correct?
1. The president or the vice president are speaking today.
2. The president or the vice president is speaking today.
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When two singular subjects are connected by or, use a singular verb.
Correctly place a colon in the following sentance.
This house has everything I need two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
Joins the independent clause with the list.
What is a subordinate clause fragment?
A sentence fragment that begins with a subordinate conjunction, pronoun, or adverb.
Which is correct?
1. The book, including all the chapters in the first section, is boring.
2. The book, including all the chapters in the first section, are boring.
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The verb only agrees with the subject, not any nouns that may come after it.
Correctly place a colon in the following sentence.
She went to great lengths to emphasize this "Kindness never fades."
She went to great lengths to emphasize this: "Kindness never fades."
The colon is used to introduce a quotation.
Explain why the following is a sentence fragment and correct it.
Slammed the door and left.
The fragment is lacking a subject.
(Subject) slammed the door and left.
Which is correct?
1. The family are enjoying the food.
2. The family is enjoying the food.
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"The family" is a collective noun, so it takes on singular form.
Correctly place a colon in the following sentence.
The town reminded me of my childhood vacations both were on the beach.
The town reminded me of my childhood vacations: both were on the beach.
The colon is used to join two independent clauses.
Explain why the following is a sentence fragment and correct it.
Since she never saw that movie.
The fragment is a dependent clause so we must add an independent clause.
We should invite her since she never saw that movie.