Asked by Kalie
Revising sentences for agreement.
There is either an error in subject-verb agreement or an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement
1. Two dollars were once considered generous pay for an hour's work. My answer: Two dollars was once considered generous pay for and hour's work.
2. All of the travelers were surprised when he or she saw the old purple-and-yellow bus. My answer: All the travelers were surprised when they saw the old purple-and-yellow bus.
3. An international team of archaeological researchers is assembling, one by one, at the site of exciting discovery. My answer: An international team of archaeological researchers are assembling, one by one, at the site of exciting discovery.
4. Do Cindy and Brenda practice her dance routine here every day? My answer: Did Cindy and Brenda practice her dance routine here every day?
5. The two performers has become one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. My answer: The two performers have become one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy.
There is either an error in subject-verb agreement or an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement
1. Two dollars were once considered generous pay for an hour's work. My answer: Two dollars was once considered generous pay for and hour's work.
2. All of the travelers were surprised when he or she saw the old purple-and-yellow bus. My answer: All the travelers were surprised when they saw the old purple-and-yellow bus.
3. An international team of archaeological researchers is assembling, one by one, at the site of exciting discovery. My answer: An international team of archaeological researchers are assembling, one by one, at the site of exciting discovery.
4. Do Cindy and Brenda practice her dance routine here every day? My answer: Did Cindy and Brenda practice her dance routine here every day?
5. The two performers has become one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy. My answer: The two performers have become one of the most popular teams in the history of comedy.
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
4. No.
The others are right.
The others are right.
Answered by
Kalie
4. Does Cindy and Brenda practice there dance routine here every day.
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Still not right.
Cindy and Brenda are the subjects.
Hint: also pay attention to spelling.
Cindy and Brenda are the subjects.
Hint: also pay attention to spelling.
Answered by
Kalie
Does Cindy and Brenda practice their dance routine here every day?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
DO Cindy and Brenda . . .
With that correction, your sentences are right.
With that correction, your sentences are right.
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