Complete the editing exercise below. Several (but not all) of the following sentences contain errors in subject- verb agreement. When you spot an error, correct it. If a sentence is free of errors, identify it as correct. 1. Music soothe me. 2. John bake brownies every Christmas. 3. Diana and Shrutiis arguing again. 4. Avantika never takes the bus to work. 5. The people who own that house has no insurance.
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Practice in Correcting Errors in Subject-Verb Agreement
Can You Get These Subjects and Verbs to Agree?
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Updated September 07, 2019
After you've reviewed how to correct errors in subject-verb agreement, including tricky cases, complete the editing exercise below. Several (but not all) of the following sentences contain errors in subject-verb agreement. When you spot an error, correct it. If a sentence is free of errors, identify it as correct. When you're done, compare your responses with the answers below.
Example Sentences
Music soothe me.
Billy bake brownies every Halloween.
Peggy and Grace is arguing again.
Elsie never takes the bus to work.
The people who own that house has no insurance.
One of these mechanics have a set of jumper cables.
Felix and his brother is mending the wings of butterflies.
Both of my essays is brilliant.
The pulses emitted by a neutron star recurs at precise intervals.
One of my uncles dances at the Rainbow Cafe.
Phil and Jeremy has gone to the concert.
Both of my daughters are professional dancers.
Every one of the workers receive the same benefits.
There is two gerbils in my bathroom.
This box of toys belong in the attic.
Explanation:
1) Music soothes me .
2) Billy bakes brownies every halloween
3) Peggy and Grance are arguing again
4l Correct
5)One of these mechanics has a set of jumper cables.