Question

Proofread the following article and correct it’s four subject-verb disagreements.

Answer 1

Answer:

As a teenager, Sir Paul Smith, now one of Britain’s best-known fashion designers, WAS (1) on track for a very different career. A promising young athlete, he held ambitions of being a professional cyclist, but it wasn't to be. A serious car accident at age 17 put him in hospital for six months and his dreams WERE (2) all but over...

His 531 collection of cyclejackets, jerseys and shorts IS (3) understated, using materials such as Ventile cotton and Merino wool, which OFFER (4) breathability and durability. There are smart design features throughout, such as reflective panels, retractable“splashguards” and rubberised hems.      

Explanation:

1. The subject of this verb is “Sir Paul Smith”, which is third-person singular. The verb “was” is used for nouns in third-person singular

2. “dreams” is a plural noun, and it is in third person plural. “Were” is used for third-person plural nouns or pronouns.

3. Here, the head of the subject is “collection.” This noun is a collective noun, meaning that it is a noun that refers to two or more things but that has a singular form, and thus, only agrees with singular verbs, like “is.”

4. The subject “Ventile cotton and Merino wool” has two nouns, thus, their verb should be “offer.” “Offers” is only used for third-person singular nouns or pronouns (he, she and it).

Answer 2

Hi

1- was on track ... ( it seems you already correct it; the typing is different) subject => Sir Paul Smith -sing.

2- his dreams were all about. (subject => his dreams- plural)

3- the 531 collection of jackets, jerseys and shorts is understated ... (subject => the collection -sing.)

4- Dominant materials include Ventile cotton and Merino whool which offer breathability and durability .... subject => dominant materials - plural

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