Again today we did the listening practice, and again I cannot manage to get great mark, even Nabila answered the question as scratch but it is screened..
Other than that, my group have to present about subject verb agreement (S.V.A) and adverb.
An adverb is a modifying part of speech that describes verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and phrases. They are used to describe how, where, when, how often and why something happens. Here are a few examples:
Adverb- Mike worked very carefully on his paper. (very shows how carefully he worked) Adjective- She is nearly ready to go. (nearly tells to what extent she is ready)
Adverbs of manner
Carefully, correctly, eagerly, easily, fast, loudly, patiently, quickly, quietly, and well.
example:
She decided to write her paper. (no adverbs)
She quickly decided to write her paper. (her decision was quick)
She decided to write her paper quickly. (her writing was quick)
She quickly decided to write her paper. (her decision was quick)
She decided to write her paper quickly. (her writing was quick)
Adverbs of place
Abroad, anywhere, downstairs, here, home, in, nowhere, out, outside, somewhere, there, underground, upstairs.
I wanted to go upstairs.
She has lived in the city since June. (in the city – prepositional phrase)
She has lived in the city since June. (in the city – prepositional phrase)
Adverbs of purpose
So, so that, to, in order to, because, since, accidentally, intentionally, and purposely.
Jenny walks carefully to avoid falling.
Bob accidentally broke the vase.
Bob accidentally broke the vase.
Adverbs of frequency
Always, every, never, often, rarely, seldom, sometimes, and usually.
Mackenzie gets a ride from her brother every day.
The fish usually swims near the top of its tank.
The fish usually swims near the top of its tank.
Adverbs of time
After, already, during, finally, just, last, later, next, now, recently, soon, then, tomorrow, when, while, and yesterday.
He came home before dark.
It will be too dark to play outside soon.
Jessica finished her supper first.
Andy left school early.
It will be too dark to play outside soon.
Jessica finished her supper first.
Andy left school early.
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT ; The subject and verb must agree in number: both must be singular, or both must be plural. Problems occur in the present tense because one must add an -s or -es at the end of the verb when the subjects or the entity performing the action is a singular third person: he, she, it, or words for which these pronouns could substitute.
| Singular | Plural |
| The student sings. (He or she sings) | Your children sing. (They sing) |
| The bird does migrate. (It does) | Those birds do migrate. (They do) |
In order to find out if your subject and verb agree, you need to be able to identify the subject of your sentence.
| The committee members were satisfied with the resolution. | |
| Subject: members | Verb: were |
| Anyone who wants to pursue higher education has to pass entrance exams. | |
| Subject: anyone | Verbs: wants, has |
Indefinite pronouns (someone, somebody, each, either one, everyone, or anyone) are considered singular and need singular verbs although they convey plural meaning.
| Everyone on the committee is welcome to express his/her ideas. | |
| Subject: everyone | Verb: is |
For more information, you can refer to this link
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/subverag.html
