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natali 33 [55]
3 years ago
15

Proofread the following article and correct its four subject-verb disagreements.

English
1 answer:
Lady bird [3.3K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

was instead of were

were instead of was

is instead of are

offer instead of offers

Explanation:

1-<em>As a teenager, Sir Paul Smith, now one of Britain’s best-known fashion designers,</em><em> was </em><em>on track  for a very different career.</em>

In sentence 1,  the subject is Sir Paul Smith which is singular therefore was on track is the proper subject-verb agreement.

2-<em>A serious car accident at age 17 put him in hospital for six months and his dreams </em><em>were </em><em>all but over... </em>

In sentence  2, the subject of the second part is dreams which is plural therefore, were is the correct  form of the past tense of be.

3-<em>His 531 collection of cyclejackets, jerseys and shorts</em><em> is</em><em> understated, ...</em>

In this sentences 3, the head of the phrase is collection which is singular therefore is agrees with collection.

4-...using materials such as Ventile cotton and Merino wool, which offer breathability and durability.

In sentence 4, the subject  is materials which is plural therefore, offer is the correct  form of the simple present.

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