SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT.

SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT.

1 . *Two or more Singular Subjects connected by and usually take a Verb in 

the Plural.*

For example,

Incorrect- Hari and Ram is here.

Correct- Hari and Ram are here.

2. *If two Singular Nouns refer to the same person or thing, the Verb must be 

Singular.*

Incorrect- The Secretary and Principal are coming.

Correct- The Secretary and Principal is coming.

(Here the same person is .Secretary as well as Principal).

3. If the Singular Subjects are preceded by each or every, the Verb is usually Singular.

For example,

Incorrect- Every boy and girl were ready.

Correct- Every boy and girl was ready.

Everyone is Important

 Everyone is Important

One day professor came to class and gave his student a surprise test.

All student read all the questions in the test but were surprised to see the last question in the test. Question was: What is the first name of woman who cleans school?? Students were confused seeing this question and thought that this might be some kind of joke. Students took test but all of them left last question blank. After finishing test one of student got up and asked if the last question would count toward the quiz grade.

 Professor smiled and said, “Absolutely..” Another student said, “Sir, i have seen her many time but how would i know her name??” Professor said, “In you careers, you will meet many people and all of them are significant.

They each deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say Hello..” Students learned a very important lesson that day.

Moral: Everyone person is Significant and Deserve your Attention and Respect

allot, a lot

 allot, a lot

 Allot, a verb, means “to divide in parts” or “to give out in shares.” 
A lot is 
an informal expression meaning “a great many” or “a great amount.” Avoid using it in 
formal writing. 
Example: 
VERB: My friend allotted a portion of his monthly pay for his sister’s matriculation.
INFORMAL: He has a lot of relatives in the suburbs to support. 
FORMAL: He has many relatives in the suburbs to support.

all ready, already

 all ready,  already

 All ready is an expression functioning as an adjective and meaning 

“ready.” 

Already is an adverb meaning “by or before this time” or “even now.” 

Example: 

ADJECTIVE: We are all ready to listen to the proposition.

ADVERB: We have already arrived at a decision.