SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT WITH QUANTIFIERS (p.85, ex.

3)

ALL (OF)

A LOT OF

LOTS OF + singular or uncountable noun + singular verb

PLENTY OF

SOME (OF) + plural noun + plural verb

MOST (OF)

Fractions / Percentages

All (of) the students are adults.

All (of) the passengers are in the lounge waiting for their flight.
All (of) the people in the mall have their masks on.

All (of) the cake was eaten last night.

All (of) the water is safe to drink.
All (of) the paint was on sale.
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A lot of teachers have been at CEC for over 10 years.

Lots of TVs are sold on Black Friday.
Plenty of bananas are exported by Ecuador.

A lot of petroleum is produced in the Middle East.

Lots of money is laundered by unscrupulous banks.
Plenty of water is stored in reservoirs for emergency use.
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Some of the students in my class are married.

Some of the teachers have a master’s degree.
We should prepare the snacks because some of the children are hungry.

Some of the food in the refrigerator has spoiled.

Some of the money received by charities goes to pay salaries.
Some of the snow that fell yesterday has melted.
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Most of the paintings in the museum are priceless.

Most of the people in the stadium are Liga fans.
Most of the songs on this CD are great.

Most of the pizza was eaten.

Most music nowadays is terrible for my taste.
Most of the software I buy is pirated.
Half of the photos I took are blurry.
Three-fourths of the people want a new president.
Almost half of the people in the class have a car.

A quarter of the coffee that is cultivated in Ecuador goes to other countries.

95% of the cellphone coverage is near cities.
2/3 of Earth’s water is salty.

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EACH OF

EVERY ONE OF
+ singular verb (formal)
NONE OF

COLLECTIVE NOUNS:
+ plural verb (informal)
(MAJORITY OF)

(MINORITY OF)

Each of the students (has / have) a computer.

Each of them (was / were) invited to the party.
Each of the teachers (has / have) a college degree.
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Every one of the people (is / are) tested before entering the mall.
Every one of the fans (has / have) to have a ticket in order to enter the coliseum.
Every one of us (comes / come) from another country.
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None of cars in the parking lot (has / have) an alarm.

None of stores I went to yesterday (has / have) the toy I’m looking for.
Almost none of Quito’s malls (has / have) free parking.

None of the money stolen from the bank has been recovered.
None of my hair has turned gray yet.
None of the wine has been served to the guests.
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The majority/minority of the students (gets / get) good grades.

The majority/minority of the people (votes / vote) in the elections.
The majority/minority of children (plays / play) with toys.
The majority/minority of people (eats / eat) meat.
The majority/minority of the students (takes / take) the bus to class.
The majority/minority of the teachers (has / have) a car.
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EVERYONE

SOMEONE

ANYONE

NO ONE

EACH + noun

EVERY + noun

+ singular verb

Everyone was late to the party.

Everyone always has an excuse for their mistakes.
Is everyone having a good time?
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Someone is knocking at the door.

Someone has to fix the window.
Someone is looking for you.
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Is there anyone home?

Does anyone have a dollar to lend me?
Has anyone seen Mike?
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There is no one available to help you.

No one has arrived yet.
No one has seen Melissa since yesterday.
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Each student has to complete 220 credits,

Each apartment in the building is 190 square meters big.
Each CEC teacher has at least a bachelor’s degree.
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Every traveler is obligated to have a negative COVID-19 test.

Every item sold in the store has a 1-year guarantee.
Every day that I am alive is a blessing for me.
GRAMMAR PLUS (p.125)

A LARGE NUMBER OF

A SMALL NUMBER OF

A GREAT NUMBER OF

+ plural noun + plural verb

A large / small / great number of…

…students at the university receive financial aid.

…Quito’s doctors have their degree from Central University.
…apartments nowadays are tiny.
…people shop for bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
…today’s cars come equipped with airbags.
…tourists visit the Galapagos Islands.
…couples get married in Las Vegas.
…people don’t believe in God.
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When certain collective nouns, such as minority and majority, act as a whole unit or a single group, they take a
singular verb.

In a democracy, the majority decides for the whole country.

Due to the danger of tsunamis in the country, the vast majority lives further inland.
Though there are undeserving students who receive financial aid, the majority is qualified for the assistance.
Only a small minority supports the new boss’s controversial decisions.
What the majority has voted for does not accord with the views of the President.
The minority is subordinate to the majority.
Though smoking was allowed at my job for years, the majority was in favor of banning it.
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Minority and majority are followed by the plural form of be when the complement is a plural noun.

There are people of different religions in Ecuador, but the majority are Catholics.
Of all the American cars sold in Ecuador, the majority are Chevrolets.
I have 41 students this cycle and the majority are girls.
Of all the politicians we have had, the majority are thieves.
Of all the TVs assembled in Ecuador, the majority are Rivieras.
That store sells clothes, but the majority are shoes.
I like to read almost anything, but the majority are books.

VOCABULARY p.86, ex.4

to have a sharp tongue:

to speak in a harsh, outspoken, malicious and highly critical manner

to have a way with words:

to have the ability to speak to others in a self-assured, eloquent, persuasive manner; to have talent in the effective
or stylish use of words, have command of a language

to stick to the point:

to stay on course during a discussion; adhere to the topic; not talk about extraneous matters, not digress

to talk around a point:

to avoid speaking directly about something

to talk behind someone’s back:

to discuss, gossip, or remark upon someone (especially negatively) when they aren't present or listening

to talk someone into (doing) something:

to convince someone to do something

to talk someone’s ear off:

to talk (usually loudly) to someone excessively, for a long period of time, or far more than is wanted or
appreciated
to love to hear oneself talk:
to be self-absorbed and self-important in one's speech, without having much or any regard for those to whom one
is talking; to enjoy talking rather than listening to other people