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Chapter 9, Lesson 3: Agreement Problems in
Sentences
Subjects in Unusual Positions
Types of sentences
• Question
-Does this music video contain interesting computer graphics?
• Sentence beginning with here or there
-Here is an on-air announcer with an enjoyable play list.
• Sentences beginning with an adverb, adjective, or a phrase
-Around the nation is heard the sound.
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Predicate Nouns
• the verb should agree with the subject, not the noun
-Her inspiration is abstract paintings by Pablo Picasso.
Prepositional Phrases
• The subject is never in a prep phrase
-Traditionally, the pattern of symbols represents things
found in nature.
-Traditionally, the pattern of symbols represents things
found in nature.
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1. Does pets have personalities?
2. Studies of animal behavior suggest differences in
temperament.
3. There is many cats and dogs with distinctive traits.
4. For example, pit bulls is an aggressive breed of terrier.
5. On the other hand, a Chihuahua is a very timid dog.
6. From careful observation comes new insights into pet
behavior.
7. Heredity is one factor in determining what your pet is like.
8. There is some pets with serious behavioral problems.
9. Has you ever seen a cat chew wool?
10. On local radio stations play a popular call-in show for pet
owners.
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