KNOW and UNDERSTAND:

Question

-A singular noun needs to go with a singular verb. A plural noun needs to go with a plural verb. Please take note of the chart on page 3 of the “Subject-Verb Agreement” Lesson (Lesson 2).

-Know that “is” is used with third-person singular nouns and pronouns, while “are” is used with second-person singular pronouns and plural nouns and pronouns. Try to remember this: is = singular, are = plural (Lesson 2)

-Note: An antecedent is the word or phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces. A pronoun and its antecedent must agree in person and number.

-To tell whether a verb (ending in –ing) is a gerund, think about whether the word is functioning as a noun in sentence. Gerunds always function as a noun in a sentence.

-Know the different between a gerund and a participle. (Lesson 3 & 4)

make the answers simple and clear

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a simplified summary of the key points:

1. Subject-Verb Agreement:

   • Singular nouns go with singular verbs (e.g., "The cat runs.").
   • Plural nouns go with plural verbs (e.g., "The cats run.").

2. Using "is" and "are":

   • Use "is" with singular nouns and third-person singular pronouns (e.g., "He is happy.").
   • Use "are" with plural nouns and second-person pronouns (e.g., "You are happy." or "They are happy.").

3. Pronouns and Antecedents:

   • A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person (first, second, third) and number (singular or plural).

4. Gerunds:

   • A gerund is a verb ending in –ing that acts as a noun (e.g., "Running is fun.").

5. Gerund vs. Participle:

   • Gerund: Functions as a noun (e.g., "Swimming is enjoyable.").
   • Participle: Functions as an adjective (e.g., "The swimming pool is fun.").

Keep these rules in mind for clear and correct writing!