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Subject-Verb Agreement
Unit 9
Grammar
To study and understand the subject-verb agreement rules in sentences
Learning objectives
She lives in China.
More people live in Asia than in any other continent.
a singular subject
a singular verb
a plural subject
a plural verb
If a sentence has a singular subject it is followed by a singular verb, and if it has a plural subject it is followed by a plural verb; that is, the verb agrees with the subject.
Look at the two sentences.
Mr Green, together with his wife and children, has come to China.
Thirty minutes is enough for the work.
There is a desk and two chairs in the room.
(There are two chairs and a desk in the room.)
Neither they nor he is wholly right.
How does the verb agree with the noun
Circle the subjects of the sentences in the Sentence Builder. Then use the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Retelling events _________ (help) fix experiences in our memories.
There _________ (be) some people who do have amazing memories.
They _________ (be) both good at remembering particular things for a limited time.
One of the golden rules to increase how much we remember ________ (be) to review the material periodically.
helps
are
are
is
主谓一致
主谓一致的原则
主谓一致是指主语和谓语在人称和数上保持一致。
1. 语法一致原则: 主语和谓语在人称和数上一致。主语是单数形式, 谓语动词也采用单数形式; 主语是复数形式, 谓语动词也采用复数形式。
2. 意义一致原则: 谓语的单复数取决于主语的意义。当主语形式上为单数,但意义上却是复数时,谓语根据意义用复数形式;当主语形式上为复数,但意义上却是单数时,谓语根据意义用单数形式。
3. 就近一致原则: 谓语动词的形式与邻近的主语在人称和数上一致, 即谓语动词的单、复数形式取决于最靠近它的主语的单、复数形式。
主谓一致的具体应用
1. 名词作主语
(1) 集体名词作主语,如果表示整体概念,谓语动词用单数形式;如果强调个体,谓语动词用复数形式。常见的这类名词有army, audience, class, family, team, crowd, staff, government, enemy, committee等。有些集体名词如cattle, people, police等,通常看作复数,谓语动词必须用复数形式。如:
The audience was / were clearly delighted with the performance.
The police are also looking for a second car.
(2) 单复数同形的名词作主语时,应根据其意义来决定谓语动词的形式。如:
The only means of communication I could use was sign language.
Various means have been employed to ensure the stability of these roadways.
(3) 表示单数概念的复形名词(如学科、机构、书名、剧名、国名等)作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数形式。如:
Today, physics is a broad and highly developed subject.
(4) trousers, shoes, chopsticks, sunglasses等名词作主语时,谓语
动词通常用复数形式;但如果其前有a pair of, a kind of等时,谓语动词一般用单数形式。如:
Sunglasses are / A pair of sunglasses is a necessity whether you're camping, climbing or cycling.
(5) 当名词短语的中心词为表示距离、金额、时间等的复数名词时,往往把这些复数名词看作一个整体,谓语动词用单数形式。如:
I believe twenty pounds is enough to buy a present.
(6)“more than one / many a +单数名词”作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数形式;“more +复数名词+ than one”作主语时,谓语动词通常用复数形式。如:
Many a mother tries to act out her unrealized dreams through her daughter.
More students than one have attended the class.
(7) “分数或百分数+ of +名词”构成的短语作主语时,谓语动词的单复数取决于of后名词的数。如:
Two-thirds of the people present are in favour of the plan.
In a flat, 60 percent of the area is occupied by bedrooms.
2. 代词作主语
(1) 代词each, either, neither, another以及复合不定代词作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数形式。如:
You need to believe anything is possible and have the winning mentality.
(2) 关系代词who, that, which在定语从句中作主语时,谓语动词的数应与先行词的数一致。如:
Such a policy might benefit teenagers, who are often so busy with after-school activities.
(3) all, most, none, some等作主语时,谓语动词的形式要根据它们所代替的内容来定。如:
Some say it was an accident, but I don't believe it.
3. 并列结构作主语
(1) 由and连接的名词作主语时,谓语动词通常用复数形式。但当and连接两个在意义上表示同一人、物、概念或由两个部件配成的物品时,谓语动词则用单数形式。如:
Fish and chips is a kind of meal that originally came from the United Kingdom.
(2) 当主语后跟有说明主语的修饰语,如由with, but, as well as, along with, rather than, together with, including, in addition to等引导的短语时,谓语动词的数与主语保持一致。如:
Professor Smith, along with his assistants, is working on the project day and night.
(3) 由or, either ... or ..., neither ... nor ..., not only ... but also ...等连接的名词或代词作主语时,谓语动词的数通常要与邻近的主语相一致。如:
Not only I but also my sister goes rock climbing often.
4. 从句及非谓语动词作主语
(1) 名词性从句作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数形式。但如果是两个或两个以上的从句由and连接表示两个概念时,谓语动词用复数形式。另外,what从句作主语时,谓语动词的数由其表示的意义来决定。如:
What caused the accident and who was responsible for it remain unknown.
What they intend to do is to make you joyful.
(2) 动词-ing形式短语或不定式短语作主语时,谓语动词通常用单数形式。如:
Improving the production process is necessary.
To know merely the main facts is not enough.
1 If anybody has/have any tips for memorising information, I would like to hear them.
2 Many experts says/say that you should review information periodically after you learn it.
3 Each of the students is/are trying one of these memorising techniques this week.
4 Both of my English teachers tells/tell me to ask questions to identify the most important information I need to remember.
5 Writing information down clearly makes/make it easier for you to review it later.
I. Choose the correct options.
II. 用括号内单词的正确形式完成下面短文。
Mastering any skill, including communication skills,
1. __________ (come) down to practice. By practicing speaking, you can learn from mistakes and build both your vocabulary and understanding. Here 2. __________ (be) some tried and proven methods for improving your English speaking skills.
Find a conversation partner: If possible, it's best to find a native English speaker. Otherwise, you can find someone online who 3. __________ (want) to connect with you and help you practice your oral English.
comes
are
wants
Make sure to listen as much as possible: One of the best ways to understand sentences and build your vocabulary
4. __________ (be) to listen to people speak. Try listening to podcasts (播客) and recorded conversations. There are so many places to access English speaking.
Record your conversation practice: Record what you and your partner 5. __________ (say), and play it back. That way, you can learn from your mistakes and track your progress, which 6. __________ (help) you learn even better.
is
say
helps
Pay attention to daily pieces of English: English
7. __________ (be) everywhere. No matter where you live, you can find menus, marketing materials, books, movies, road signs, and more in the English language. Learn from them.
Talk to yourself: If you're still unsure whether you're ready to put your speaking skills to the test, talking to yourself 8. __________ (be) good practice! You will become more confident day by day.
is
is
1. The remarkable development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, ___________ (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
(2023全国乙卷)
means
用括号内单词的正确形式完成下列句子。
2. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that ________ (be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority to increase effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management. (2022新高考Ⅰ)
were
4. Gas naturally _________ (have) no recognisable smell. However, a strong smell is added so that we can raise the alarm when we detect the smell associated with danger.
(2022 北京)
has
3. The GPNP __________ (design) to reflect the guiding principle of “protecting the authenticity and integrity (完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, and leaving behind precious natural assets (资产) for future generations”. (2022新高考Ⅰ)
is designed
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