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
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>
<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
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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