Asked by john

Their professor, who was known for his imposing demeanor, looked around the classroom before stating. "Each of you students are responsible for arriving to class on time"

Which of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?
a.Punctuation for a nonessential clause
b.Verb tense
c.Subject-verb agreement
d.Punctuation for a direct quote

Answers

Answered by Writeacher
We'll be happy to check what YOU THINK. Let us know.
Answered by Ms. Sue
What do you think?

Answered by john
i think D because there's no comma after stating.
Answered by john
I did not see a nonessential clause, so I didn't think it could be A
Answered by Writeacher
See the problem here?

<i>Each of you students are responsible ...</i>
Answered by john
yes, therefore it should be subject-verb agreement. right?
Answered by Ms. Sue
It's neither D nor A.

Check this site.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm

Answered by Reed
Yes, it is subject - verb agreement.
Answered by alexis
Thank You
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.

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