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SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

Sentence Correction Series Day 01
Rule #1 A compound subject joined by and generally takes a plural verb,

1.You and I are working.

2.Four and four make eight.
3.Are not your sister and brother ill?
4.Wealth and happiness are all Ravi wants.
5.Bed and table were both very costly.
6.Rice and wheat, purchased a week before, were both rotten.
Exception: When several singular subjects represent same person or thing or when they form one
collective idea, a singular verb is used; as
1.Truth and honesty is the best policy.
2.Slow and steady wins the race.
3.Bread and butter is our daily need.
4.Whisky and soda was his only food.

Sentence Correction Series Day 02

Rule#02 Plural words that come in between a singular subject and its verb, don't change the
number of the subject.
Examples:
1.The sound of the bells was heard by everyone
2.one of the books is missing
3.The water of those steams was sweet.
4.The trouble with all those cars was slow speed.
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Sentence Correction Series Day 03

Rule #03:
When words are added to a singular subject by with, together with, along with, in addition to , as
well as, except, besides, and not, and no less than, The number of the subject remains singular.

1.The ship, with all its passengers was drowned.

2.The letter, together with other documents, was lost.
3.He, along with his parents, is coming today.
4.A watch, in addition to rupees fifty, was given to Hari.
5.Ahmad, as well as Ali, was laughing.
6.No one, except a few students, was there.
7.Milk, besides vegetables, is good for health.
8.Satish, and not you, has passed.
9.He, no less than his friends, is guilty.

Sentence Correction Series Day 04

Rule #04:
When two subjects are joined by as well as the verb agrees in number and person with the first
one; as

1.He, as well as they, is ready to jump.

2.My comrades, as well as I, are visiting Delhi.

Rule#5.

When two or more nouns or pronouns in the singular are connected by or or nor, either...or,
neither...nor they take a singular verb;
1.Neither Ali nor his sister is to blame.
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2.Either the dog or the cat has been killed.

Rule#06
When one of the subjects joined by or or nor, either or neither, nor is plural, the verb must be
plural, and the plural subject should be placed close to the verb;

1.Either the farmer or his sons reap harvest.

2.Neither Shehbaz nor his sons are honest.

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Rule#07.
When the subjects joined by or, nor, either...or, neither, nor are of different persons, the verb
agrees with the nearest subject;
1.Either he or you are guilty.
2.Neither you nor I am to blame.
3.Neither you nor he is willing to come.
4.Neither he nor they are honest.

Rule#08

The indefinite pronouns many a, each, each one, every, every one, everybody, anybody, nobody,
either, neither, and no one take singular verbs;
1.Many a flower is born to blush unseen.
2.Each of them was glad. 3.Everybody wants food.
4.Everyone who saw his dead body was moved.
5.Anybody with a will to work is welcome.
6.Nobody is willing to help me.
7.Neither of the statements is true.
8.Either of the two books is sufficient.
9.No one likes to be criticized.
10.Each one of you has to suffer for it.
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Rule #11
If the subject is a title, the name of a book, a clause, a quotation, or other group of words
expressing a single idea the verb is singular.
1 'Tales from Shakespeare' Makes an interesting reading.
2.Sparks is a well-known weekly.
3.'All men are created equal' is a truth.
4.The United States is rich country.
5.' Hard Times' has been written by Dickens.

Rule#12

Sometimes the subject of a sentence, though plural inform denotes specific quality, or amount or
distance considered as a single
unit. ln all such cases the verb is generally singular.
1.Three thousand miles is a long distance.
2. Ten pounds is enough for me.
3.Ten years is sufficient to complete this project.
4.Three mounds of coal has been consumed.
5.Sixteen annas is equal to one rupee.
6.Five hours is not much for outdoor work.
Note: Sometimes a plural verb is used if the idea of plurality is dominant.
1.There were ten gold coins in her brief case.
2.The first ten years were the most nerve-racking.

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Rule#13
Some nouns which are plural in form but
singular in meaning, take a singular verb;
1.This news is not correct.
2.economics is a difficult subject.
3.Ethics deals with the problem of morality. 4.Measles is a dangerous disease.
5.The wages of sin is death.
Note:
(a) Physics, Mathematics, Politics and Economics are singular when they refer to single branches of
study.

Rule#14

If the subject of a sentence begins with a fraction, the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun that
comes after the preposition of;
1.Two-thirds of the book is interesting.
2.Two-thirds of the books are interesting.
3.A quarter of it is fresh.
4.A quarter of them are stale.
5.Half of it is useful.
6.Half of them are rotten.
Note:
The same principle applies with the phrases: The rest of, Majority of, Heaps of, Most of, and Lots
of;
1.Lots of medicine has been prepared.
2.Lots of soldiers have come.
3.The rest of the novel is interesting.
4.The rest of the novels are interesting.

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Rule #15
If the subject of a sentence begins with 'A number of' the verb is always plural for A number of
means 'many';
1.A number of children are playing in the field.
2.A number of prisoners have escaped from the jail.
But if the subject begins with 'The number of' the verb is singular;
1.The number of persons present is very small.
2.The number of students in this college has swelled.

Rule#16

Phrases beginning with A band of, A chain of, A bouquet of, Agalaxy of, A series of, A team of, A
herd of, A bevy of, A set of, A crowd of, A regiment of, A flock of, A class of and A batch of take a
singular verb though the word after 'of' is plural;

1.A band of musicians has come.

2.A series of accidents has taken place.
3.A team of doctors has been called in.
4.A herd of cattle is in the field.
5.A set of bangles has been purchased.

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Rule#17
Some of the collective nouns take the verb in the singular or in the plural according as the speaker
thinks of the thing as a single whole or of the individuals of which it is composed;
Class, Cabinet, Committee, Board, Army, Jury, Mob, Government,
Team etc.
1.The team (as a unit) is winning.
2.The team (as individuals) are fighting
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3.The class (as a unit) is marching into the hall.

4.The class (as individuals) are debating this point.
5.The jury (as a single body) has given its verdict.
6.The jury (as individuals) were discussing this point. 7.The committee (as a single body) has issued
its report.
8.The committee (as individuals) are divided in their opinion.

Rule#18

Certain nouns, though singular in form, are used as plural and they usually take plural verb;
Cattle, Clergy, Gentry, People, Police, Poultry, Public, Swine, vermin.
1.The cattle are grazing in the field.
2.The landed gentry were once all in all.
3.The public were moved by this spectacle..
4.The clergy were unanimous in their opinion.
5.The vermin are harmful.

Note: 'People' is used both in singular and plural when it means 'a
nation';
1.The Pakistanis are a simple and brave people. 2.Many different peoples live in Asia.
Vocab:
1.Gentry: people of good social position
2.Swine: pig
3.Vermin: parasitic worms or insects.
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Rule #19

The following nouns are used only in the singular form and the verb that follows them is also
singular.
as abuse, advice, alarm, alphabet, bread, brick, bunting, clothing, folk, furniture, gossip, hair,
information, issue, luggage, offspring, poetry,scenery,thunder.
Wrong:
The sceneries of Darjeeling are very beautiful.
Right:
The scenery of Darjeeling is very beautiful.
Wrong:
Their informations are based on facts.
Right:
Their information is based on facts.
Wrong:
All my furnitures have been burnt.
Right:
All my furniture has been burnt.
Wrong:
Your hairs have turned grey.
Right:
Your hair has turned grey.
Wrong:
His luggages have been packed.
Right:
His luggage has been packed.
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Note
When more than one language is spoken of, the plural of alphabet' is alphabets'. When 'abuse' is
used in the sense of 'wrong use', the plural is 'abuses'. When issue' means 'result', its plural is
'issues'.

Rule:20
The subject of a sentence may begin with any one of the following phrases:
A good deal of, A great deal of, A lot of, Most of, and Some of. In such a situation the verb agrees
with the object of the preposition 'of'
1.A good deal of time has been lost.
2.A good deal of efforts are needed.
3.Some of the music was boring.
4.Some of the children were hungry.

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Rule 21.
When 'and' connects two or more titles or designations of the same person, the verb is always
singular.
1.The Principal and Secretary is on leave.
2.The Governor of Bihar and Chancellor of this university has given this
directive.
Note:
When 'and' connects two or more titles or designations with the article 'the' before each of them,
the expression refers to two different persons. The verb in such a case is always plural.
1.The Principal and the Secretary are present.
Rule 22: If the subject of a sentence begins with 'None of' the verb
is generally plural:
1.None of the candidates have appeared for an interview.
2.None of these scientists are willing to take up this challenge.
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Rule 23
If 'none' refers to an uncountable noun, the verb is singular.
If it refers to a countable noun in its plural form, the verb can be either singular or plural.
1.I have been waiting for the sugar but none (of it) has arrived.
2.I have been waiting for my friends but none (of them) has/have arrived.
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Rule 24.
Certain adjectives are used with the definite article (the) to talk about group of people in a
particular condition.

The blind, The sick, The deaf, The poor. The young, The old, the dead The brave, The coward. The
handicapped, The unemployed.
These expressions have a plural meaning the blind means the blind
or all blind people, but not 'the blind man'. Whenever such an
expression forms the subject of a sentence; it takes a plural verb.
1. The blind are helpless.
2.The rich are selfish.
3.The unemployed are restless
4.The poor are hungry.
Rule 25.
Some of the nationality words ending in sh,ch or ese can also be used with a definite article as The
British. The English, The French, The Irish, The Dutch. These expressions are plural: the British
means all (the) British people When the subject of a sentence is one such expression it takes a
plural verb.
1.The French love good food.
2 The Japanese are hardworking.
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3.The British have a long history.

4.The Chinese are strong willed.
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Rule 26
(a) When the article 'a' or 'an' is used after 'Many' the noun that follows it is always singular and
consequently the verb is also singular.
1.Many a man comes and goes
2.Many an animal lives on grass.
b) The collocation More than one is treated as a compound of one
as a singular noun it is followed by a singular verb.
1.More than one passenger was killed.
2.More than one examinee was expelled
Note:
Here you can't use passengers or examinees in place of passenger and examinee.Nor can you use
'were' in place of 'was'.
c) In the sentence pattern: More plural noun than one... the verb
is always plural.
1.More principals than one were present.
2.More books than one have been burnt.
Rule 27:
In expressions where the same singular noun is joined by a preposition (singular noun+ Preposition)
the verb used is always singular.
1.Ship after ship is heading towards the shore.
2.Letter after letter pinpoints the need for hard work.
Rule 28:
When clauses are introduced by the relative pronouns who, whom whose, which, or that, the verb
agrees with the antecedent of the relative pronoun in person and number.
Note:
antecedent(a thing that existed before or logically precedes another.)
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1.He made a list of things that were required. 2.I like a boy who shows intelligence.
3.I like people who are honest.
4.The book which is on the table is not mine.
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Rule 29:
'There' can never be the subject of a verb. Hence look for the subject after the verb in sentences
beginning with 'there'.

1.There were ten students in our group.

2.There are always two sides to every story.
3.There seem to be three lions in the den.
4. There is a book on the table.
Rule 30:
When a sentence is built around a linking verb the verb must agree with the subject, not the
complement.
1.The most difficult thing is the adjectives.
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Sentence Correction Series Day 15

Rule. 31:
In denials, for persons, 'no one' is used as a singular 'none' as plural;
1.Is there any servant in the house? No, there is no one.
2.Are there any servants in the house? No, there are none.
Rule 32:
There are sentence patterns that depart from the typical subject-verb-complement order. The
following situations deserve special attention:
(a) The subject following the Verb.
Examples:
1.Imbedded in the concrete walls was the print of an artist
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(print was)
2.Stacked against the wall of the shelter were eleven boxes of heroin
(boxes were)

2. Introductory 'it'
Introductory 'it'is always followed by the singular verb, no matter whether the noun that follows is
singular or plural. (e.g. It is to people who matter) 'It', in such cases, has been termed a dummy
subject. It prepares the way for the real subject to come. Nevertheless it controls the verb. No one
would say, "It are the people".

Examples:
1.It is the big question that we should keep in mind.
2.It is the colleges that must create an ideal academic atmosphere.
3. Introductory 'there'
In sentences in which the noun that follows the verb is plural in form uses a plural verb
Examples:
1.There were eleven men in our group.
2.There are two explanations of his conduct.
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HUNDREDS OF ERRORS HOW TO AVOID THEM

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The following are some of the mistakes commonly made in the use of English language. You will do
well to study them together with the clearr explanations of how to correct these errors.

Note
‘One of’ is followed by a plural noun phrase. It means 'one of them'. It takes a singular verb
because the subject is one.
Incorrect
1.One of my friends are an engineer.
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2.One of my dogs have disappeared.

Correct

1.One of my friends is an engineer.

2.One of my dogs has disappeared.

Note.
The use of two negatives to express a single negative idea is wrong Two negatives lead to a positive
meaning. One negative word should therefore, be used for the expesession of a negative idea.
Incorrect

1.don't know nothing about him.

2.I could not find him nowhere.
3.He does not want none of that cake.

Correct

1.I don't know anything about him.

I could not find him anywhere.
3.He does not want any of that cake.

Note
Both the sentences are examples of split infinitive. The infinitive is the ‘to’ form of the verb e.g “to
sing” “to dance” “to finish” .If a word is placed between two words (E.g “to closely examine”) the
infinitive is said to be “split” Such splitting are to be avoided.

Incorrect
1.I always like to closely examine every proposal.
2.He plans to hurriedly complete this work.
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1.I always like to examine closely every proposal.

2.He plans to complete this work hurriedly.

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Note:
The subjunctive mood is used in English specifically in two situations (a) with the expression of a
wish and (b) to express a condition contrary to actual fact The present subjunctive is conjugated as
follows: I were, we were, you were, He were, They were.
Incorrect
1.I wish I was as tall as my father.
2.If he was alive, he would help me.
Correct
1.I wish I Were as tall as my father.
2.If he were alive, he would help me.
Note:
The verb that follows the phrase ‘with a view to’ or ‘look forward to’ is to be always in the ‘ing’
form.
Incorrect.
1.He is working hard with a view to win this match.
2.I look forward to meet old friend next month.
Correct.
1.He is working hard with a view to wining this match.
2.I look forward to meeting my old friend next month.
Note:

When verbs like absent, apply, acquit, enjoy, over-reach, resign and pride are used reflectively (that
is, when the subject of the verb is also the receiver of the action, the action is ‘reflected ‘) a
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reflexive pronoun (I-myself, you-yourself, we-ourselves, they-themselves, he-himself, she-herself,

one-oneself) is used after it.
Incorrect

1.He prides on his wealth

2.She absented from her class.
3.I availed of this opportunity.
4.I enjoyed during the holidays.

Correct.

1.He prides himself on his wealth.

2.She absented herself from her class.
3.I availed myself of this opportunity.
4.I enjoyed myself during the holidays.

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Note:
When the same person is the subject and the object, it is necessary to use the reflexive pronouns:
myself, yourself, herself, himself, itself, ourselves, themselves, oneself.
Incorrect:
1.I cut me shaving this morning
2.we got out of the swimming pool and dried us.

Correct:
1.I cut myself shaving this morning.
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2.we got out of the swimming pool and dried ourselves.

Note:
When the first , second and third person singular pronouns, (I, You and He) are used together,
they are placed in this order Second person (you), third person (he) and then first person (I). In the
case of plural pronouns “We” comes first, then “you” and then “they”.
Incorrect:
1.I you and he are neighbors.
2.You, they and we must work together.

Correct:
1.You, he and I are neighbors
2.We, you and they must work together.
Note:
Relative pronouns should be placed as close to its antecedent as possible.
Incorrect:
1.I have read Shakespeare’s works who was a great dramatist.
2.Ravi’s dog who is my friend has died.
Correct:
1.I have read the works of Shakespeare who was a great dramatist.
2.The dog of Ravi, who is my friend has died.
Note:
Pronouns following ‘Let’ must be in the objective case, and not in the nominative case.
Incorrect:
1.Let he do whatever he likes to do.
2.Let you and I solve this riddle.
Correct:
1.Let him do whatever he likes to do.
2.Let you and me solve this riddle.
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Note:
When a pronoun is the object of a verb or a preposition it should be in objective case.
Incorrect:
1.These books are for you and I.
2.Between he and I there is an understanding.

Correct:
1.These books are for you and me.
2.Between him and me there is an understanding.

Note:
The case of the pronoun following 'than' and 'as' is decided by mentally supplying the verb and
completing the sentence.
Incorrect:
1.He is taller than me.
2.I love you more than him.
3.I love you more than he.
Correct:
1.He is taller than I. (am)
2. I love you more than he. (Loves you).
3. I love you more than (I love) him.

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To avoid the repetition of a noun in a sentence we use that for singular noun and those for plural
noun.
In below sentences, The objects of comparison are the ‘climate of Ranchi' and 'the climate of
Gaya'"; "the roads of Delhi' and 'the roads of Allahabad.
Incorrect:
1.The climate of Ranchi is better than Gaya.
2. The roads of Delhi are wider than Allahabad.
Correct:
1.The climate of Ranchi is better than that of Gaya.
2.The roads of Delhi are wider than those of Allahabad.

Note:
When 'one' means 'one in number', the pronoun for it is third person singular pronoun (he, she, it).
The possessive formed from them can be his or her or its. In the first sentence the meaning is one
taken out of them. Hence the possessive should be his'. In the second sentence One is an indefinite
pronoun, meaning 'anyone'. The possessive of 'one' is 'one's. Hence the use of one’s in place of his
Incorrect
1.One of the has already given up one's studies.
2.One should not waste his time.
Correct
1.One of them has already given up his studies.
2.One should not waste one's time.
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Note:
When two nouns joined by ‘Either or’ or ‘Neither...nor’ differ in number, the pronoun must agree
with the plural noun which comes after or/nor.
Incorrect:
1.Either the Chief Minister or his cabinet colleagues have submitted his resignation.
2.Neither the officer nor the clerks could get his salary.
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Correct:
1.Either the Chief Minister or his cabinet colleagues have submitted their resignation.
2.Neither the officer nor the clerks could get their salary.
Note:
Each other is used in speaking of two persons or things, one another speaking of more than two.
Incorrect:
1.The father and the son love one another.
2. Those three girls love each other.
Correct:
1.The father and the son love each other.
2.Those three girls love one another.
Note:
‘Either’ or "Neither' is used in reference to two only. ‘Anyone' or ‘None' is used for more than two.

Incorrect:
1.Neither of the three boys came.
2.None of the two boys came.
3.Either of the four boys has done this work.
4.Anyone of the two candidates is fit for this post.
Correct:
1.None of the three boys came.
2.Neither of the two boys came.
3.Anyone of the four boys has done this work.
4.Either of the two candidates is fit for this post.
Note:
When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' and preceded by ‘each’ or ‘every ‘, the pronoun is
always singular.
Incorrect:
1.Each boy and each girl was in their best dress.
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2. Every soldier and every sailor is in their place.

3.Every night and every day brings their own responsibility.
Correct:
1.Each boy and each girl was in her best dress
2.Every soldier and every sailor is in his place.
3.Every night and every day brings its own responsibility.

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Note:
The relative pronoun 'as' or 'that' should be used after 'same' or'such’. Never use ‘who' or 'which'
after 'same' or 'such".

Incorrect:
1. It is not such a good book which I expected.
2. This is the same beggar who came yesterday.
3. My problem is the same which yours.

Correct:
1.It is not such a good book as I expected.
2.This is the same beggar that came yesterday.
3. My problem is the same as yours.
Note:
Double comparatives and double superlatives must not be used.
Incorrect:
1.He is more wiser than his brother.
2. He is the most wisest of all.
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Correct:
1.He is wiser than his brother.
2. He is the wisest of all.

Note:
When two adjectives in the comparative or the superlative degree are used together, the one
formed by adding more' or 'most' must follow the other adjective.
Incorrect:
1.He in more wiser than brave.
2. He is the more intelligent and wiser than his brother.
Correct:
1.He is more wise than brave
2. He is wiser and more intelligent than his brother than his brother.
Note:
When we compare two qualities in the same person or thing, the comparative ending 'er' is not
used. In all such cases we should use 'more before the adjective.

Incorrect:
1.You are wiser than old.
2.He is braver than wise.
Correct:
1.You are more wise than old.
2.He is more brave than wise.

Note:
When two adjectives with differing degrees of comparison are used, they should be complete in
themselves. We should complete the firs comparison before taking up the second.
Incorrect:
1.He is as wise, if not wiser than his brother.
2.This book is as good, if not better than that book.
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1.He is as wise as, if not wiser that his brother.

2.This book is as good as, if not better than that book.

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Sentence Correction Series Day 22

Note:
A compound adjective is sometimes formed by the combination of ‘worth’ with some participle. It
is placed after the noun it qualifies.
Incorrect:
1. The Victoria Memorial is a worth seeing building.
2. This is a worth seeing sight.
Correct:
1.The Victoria Memorial is a building worth seeing.
2. This is a sight worth seeing.
Note:
We use latest for things which are new. But last means either before this one or at the end of a
series.
Incorrect
1.Have they heard the last news?
2.His last novel is being published next month.
3. Edward II' was Marlowe's latest play.
Correct
1.Have they heard the latest news?
2.His latest novel is being published next month.
3.Edward II' was Marlowe's last play.

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We usually use next for time. It means 'nearest in the future. It is generally used when we think of
things coming one after another in a series Nearest is used for place. It means 'most near' or
'closest.
Incorrect:
1.I am looking forward to his nearest visit.
2.Excuse me, Where's the next rail- way station?

Correct:
1.I am looking forward to his next visit.
2.Excuse me, Where's the nearest rail way station?

Note:
‘Some’ is usually used in affirmative clauses whereas ‘any’ is used in questions and negative.
Incorrect:
1.There are not some books on the table.
2. Has he brought some books?
Correct:
1.There are not any books on the table.
2.Has he brought any books?
Note:
We can use some in questions if we expect an affirmative answer, or when we want to encourage
people to say yes.
1.Would you like some more potato chips?
2. Could I have some ripe mangoes, please?

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Sentence Correction Series Day 23

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When ‘than’ or ‘as’ is followed by third person pronoun, the verb is repeated. But the verb is
omitted if ‘than’ or ‘as’ is followed by first and second person.
Incorrect:
1 He is not as tall as his brother.
2.She is richer than you are.
Correct:
1.He is not as tall as his brother is.
2. She is richer than you.
Note:
The words ‘elder’ and ‘eldest’ are used for comparing the members of the family. They are often
used before words brother, sister ,son ,daughter .grandson, granddaughter, ‘Older’ and ‘oldest’ are
used with regard to age and in connection with human family relationship.
Incorrect:
1.He is my older brother.
2.She is my oldest sister.
3.He is the eldest man of this place.
Correct:
1.He is my elder brother.
2. She is my eldest sister.
3.He is the oldest man of this place.

Note:
We usually use ‘few’ with plural nouns and ‘little’ with uncountable nouns. Little means ‘not
much/many’. It is rather negative. A little is more positive, It means.
Incorrect:
1.Few politicians can be relied on.
2.Little learning is a dangerous thing.
Correct:
1.A few politicians can be relied on.
2.A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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Note:
Enough can qualify an adjective or adverb. It usually comes after adjectives and adverbs.
Incorrect:
1.He is enough bold to take up this challenge.
2.He has not got enough good voice.
3.He is not driving enough fast.
Correct:
1.He is bold enough to take up this challenge.
2.He has not got a good enough voice.
3.He is not driving fast enough.

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Sentence Correction Series Day 24

Note:
The noun of the possessive case Raju's, Sheela's) or the pronoun of the possessive case (mine, ours,
theirs, his, her, etc) comes just before that noun for which it is used.
Incorrect:
1.His all books were burnt.
2.His both hands are skinny.
3. Raju's all hopes were gone.
Correct:
1.All his books were burnt.
2.Both his hands are skinny.
3.All Raju's hopes were gone.
Note:
To give more information about the action to say how, where or when it is done we use adverbs
with verbs. When the quality of the subject rather than the action of the verb is to be expressed,
we use adjective with a verb. It is the smell of the flower that has been described in the second
sentence. Hence the use of the adjective sweet, not the adverb sweetly.
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Incorrect:
1.She sings beautiful.
2.This flower smells sweetly.
Correct:
1.She sings beautifully.
2.This flower smells sweet.
Note:
We usually use the adverb but (not, than) after 'else'.
Incorrect:
1. It is nothing else than pride.
2. . Call me anything else than a thief
Correct:
1.Call me anything else but a thief.
2.Call me anything else but a thief
Note:
Adverbs of definite time are put at the beginning or end of a clause.
Incorrect:
1.I yesterday met him.
2.They're tomorrow leaving for Paris.
Correct:
1.I met him yesterday.
2.Tomorrow they're leaving for Paris.

Note:
We should not put adverbs between the verb and its object. These are not generally separated.
Incorrect:
1.He speaks well English.
2.I like very much skating.
Correct:
1.He speaks English well.
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2.I like skating very much.

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Sentence Correction Series Day 25

Note:
‘Very’ is used with adjectives and adverbs in the positive degree and with present participle
whereas ‘much’ is used with adjectives and adverbs in the comparative degree, and with past
participle.
Incorrect
1.She is very slower than Reena.
2.You are very older than me.
3.She was walking much slowly.
Correct:
1.She is much slower than Reena.
2.You are much older than me.
3.She was walking very slowly
Note:
When two actions take place in the past, the one earlier in time is expressed by a verb in the past
perfect tense, while the one later in time by that in the past simple tense.
Incorrect
1.She finished her work when I met her.
2.The train started before he reached the station.

Correct
1.She had finished her work when I met her.
2.The train had started before he reached the station.
Note:
Neither...nor is used to join together two negative ideas. This structure is balanced, so that the
same kind of words follow neither and nor.
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Incorrect
1.Neither his action was just nor unjust.
2.I neither saw him nor her.
3.Neither it is good nor it is bad.
Correct
1.His action was neither just nor un just.
2.I saw neither him nor her.
3.It is neither good nor bad.
Note:
When we talk about events which are not certain to happen-which we hope will happen, or
imagine might happen or want to happen-we use a special group of verb-forms called the
subjunctive (e.g., I were, She be, etc.) The subjunctive form were is used instead of was after if, as
if, and I wish.
Incorect :
1.If I was you, I would not have done so.
2.He walks as if he is a king.
Correct:
1.If I were you, I would not have done so.
2.He walks as if he were a king.
Note:
The present form of a verb cannot be used for both the present perfect tense and the future
indefinite tense. The present perfect tense takes the past participle form of the verb (bear: bore:
borne, do: did: done) and the future indefinite takes the present form of the verb.
Incorrect:
1.I have not and shall not bear this trouble.
2.I have never and will never do such a thing.

Correct:
1.I have not borne and shall not bear this trouble.
2.I have never done and shall never do such a thing.
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