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प्रश्न
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Bread and Butter are what the poor want.
| Statement*:When Two Singular Nouns Conneccted By 'and'Express One Idea,they are Followed by a_________Verb . |
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उत्तर
Bread and Butter is what the poor want.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following dialogue. First, underline the word or words that
represent the subject in each sentence of the dialogue. Then circle the Mverbs that each subject refers to. (One has been done for you as an example)
| Is it true that the students from the Space Research Centre are arriving this evening? | Yes, the study they are conducting needs an elevated location like our campus. |
| I agree. The constellation they are going to observe is clearly visible from here. | What about the team supervisor? Is he coming? |
| No, their manager called this morning. The supervisor is busy making arrangements for the committee which is to arrive tomorrow. |
I have heard that he is going to join politics. |
| Yes, this news is true. | But honesty his policy and politics is a corrupt game these days. |
| Yes, but that does not mean that good people should not join politics | Yes, you are right |
| When the pick-up bus that we have sent to the railway station arrives here, we may need help to shift the luggage which, I presume, is going to be very heavy. |
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Politics ________ not meant for students.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
To an outsider the economics of this company__________ to be in a
shambles. (Hint: economics here refers to the company's financial status)
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Mathematics __________ a compulsory subject for under-graduation in most of
the science and commerce streams.
Work in pairs and complete the following spider diagrams, a, b and c. All the words will be related to the word in the centre. Some clues are given.
All the above nouns look like plurals (i.e. they end ins.) But they are, in fact, singular nouns
Now, complete the sentence : For these nouns we use a .................. verb.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs to complete this biography of Rickety Ron.
RICKETY RON
Rickety Ron is a student of statistics, which for many years .............. been his favourite subject. Ron has always loved playing with numbers. Dramatics ........................ his life but every time he takes a role for stage acting, he's mysteriously down with mumps. Mumps ....................... . always been his undoing! Ron is no good at games and opts for the least exerting sports of all. So, for him, it's skittles, darts and cards. Cards .......................... his favourite, though! He loves aerobics too. Aerobics, to him, ..................... both relaxation and entertainment.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Have you got the binoculars?
No, ................... them .................
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Are your socks .............?
Yes, ..................
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Neither of the boxers were able to score a decisive victory:
| Statement*: Subjects containing 'one of, 'each of, 'every one of and 'neither of' are followed by _______ verbs. ! |
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Are your ............... ?
My goggles ..................
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Which ................?
Black slacks are not allowed in school.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Tobacco and alcohol is injurious to health.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Oil and water does not mix.
| Statement * : Two or more Singular Nouns connected by 'and' are normally followed by a _________ Verb . |
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Age and experience bring wisdom to man.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Slow and steady win the race.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
The Collector and District Magistrate are away.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
No scholarship or reward were given to the student who stood first in the
examination.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Either you or Rashmi have to own the responsibility for the mishap.
| Statements *: When the Subjects connected by 'or'or'nor' are of different person,the verb should agree in person with the Subject __________to it . |
