Tuesday, February 2, 2010

TEST YOUR AGREEMENT SKILLS

SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

Below are sentences which are not correct.
What is the problem for each sentence?
What is the applicable rule for each sentence?
Correct each problem.

"The climate in both places are mild."

"Neither John nor Mary know what caused the problem."

"Joe and his sister knows what the problem is."

"Every boy and girl have to participate."


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "phlegmatic".
What part of speech is "phlegmatic"?
Define "phlegmatic" and use it in a sentence.

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