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प्रश्न
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What ........... ?
............................... are used for cutting cloth .
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उत्तर
are scissors used for … Scissors are used for cutting cloth .
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Verbs - singular or plural
Look at the following two sentences. Which one is correct?
a) The jury were divided in their opinion.
b) The jury was unanimous in their decision.
Jury is a collective noun. Whenever there is a sense of unity, we use singular
verb with collective nouns but when it is used in the sense of separation, we use
plural verb with them, so both are correct in different situations.
Here are some more such words.
| If you use plural verbs, you will always be correct, but if you use a singular noun, you may be wrong. So - to be safe - use plural verbs with these nouns. |
- Work in pairs. Write five questions using some of the nouns given in B.
above.
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:
The staff _________ happy with their working environment.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Harsh's spectacles __________ lost on his journey to Manipal.
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.
What are shears used for ?
They are used ........................
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Every one of the managers have applied for leave today in protest against
the management.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
How much ..............?
................. cost .............
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.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Can you lend me your compasses?
................. ,they ........................
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
He and I was at Patna University together.
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*:
My uncle and guardian want me to start my own business.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
The notable patriot and orator are no more.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Neither Raju nor Sheela have come first in the race.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Neither he nor I has any objection to your plan.
