Grammar : Concord - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
If Remi perform poorly in her forthcoming examination,then either her mother or i .... to blame jamb 1980.
Must
Has
Will be
Are
Am
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day
Borrow
Give
Lend
Lease
Secure
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils.
Digest
Decipher
Skim through
Chew through
Master
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....
Has started
Had started
Have started
Is started
Has been started
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?
Isn't it
Doesn't she
Isn't she
Does she
Is she
What are some common errors in concord and how can they be avoided?
Some common errors in concord include:
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Using a plural verb with a singular subject.
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Using a singular verb with a plural subject.
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Using a singular pronoun with a plural antecedent.
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Using a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent.
What is concord and why is it important?
Concord is the agreement between the subject and verb of a sentence in number. It is important because it helps to ensure that sentences are grammatically correct. When concord is not observed, sentences can be confusing and even nonsensical.