BASICS OF COMMUNICATION

ASSIGNMENT - 1

TOPIC : Subject – Verb Concord

RULE 7 AND RULE 11

SUBMIT TED TO: S U BM I T TED BY:

A KU L S HA R MA
DR PARUL YADAV
M . P L AN 1 ST YEA R

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 RULE 7
The singular verb form is used for units of measurements or time:
In sentences that include sums of money, periods of time or distances etc. (as
a unit), use singular verbs.
Examples:
1. 500 rupees is a high price to pay.
2. 62 years is the minimum age of retirement.
3. 10 kilometers is too far to walk.
4. Five gallons of oil is required to get the engine running.

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 RULE 11
In case of a wish, demand or contradiction the verb for ‘were’ is used:
In sentences that express a wish ,request or contrary to fact, the word ‘were’ is
used instead of was.
Examples:
1. I wish my sister were here.
2. I hope I were more experienced.
3. I wish I were more productive.
4. I thought you were selfish.

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 THANK YOU

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