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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.
उत्तर
Activity meant for at class level. The five questions are given below :
- Do you think the staff agree to these proposals ?
- How are the audience going to react to this price rise ?
- What have the council decided about the water problem ?
- How do you think are the public receiving this increase in petrol prices ?
- How do the crew react to our anchoring in the mid-sea ?
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
- Summons............ sent for his arrest.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Harsh's spectacles __________ lost on his journey to Manipal.
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.
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.
How much ..............?
................. cost .............
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are tongs used for?
.............. are ..............
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*:
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*:
The notable patriot and orator are no more.
