COMM 160 UNIT 8 Graded Assignment

COMM 160 UNIT 8 Graded Assignment 1. Which is correct? A) Not only have Jerry won a prize, but also so have his cousins. B) Not only has Jerry won a prize, but also so has his cousins. C) Not onl y has Jerry won a prize, but also so have his cousins. Feedback: This is correct. The subject for each clause determines whether the verb is singular and plural. See Page 85 in Working with Words. D) Not only have Jerry won a prize, but also so has his cousins. Feedback: The subject for each clause determines whether the verb is singular and plural. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 2. Which is correct? A) Not only do the children does well in school, but also so does Millie. B) Not only do the children do well in school, but also so do Millie. C) Not only do the children does well in school, but also so do Millie. D) Not only do the children do well in school, but also so does Millie. Feedback: This is correct. The subject for each clause determines whether the verb is singular and plural. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Feedback: The subject for each clause determines whether the verb is singular and plural. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 3. Which is correct? A) Pizza and hamburgers is great to eat. B) Pizza and hamburgers are great to eat. Feedback: Pizza and hamburgers are distinct entities. A plural verb is needed. See Pages 84-85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 4. Which is correct? A) Not only Marcy but also her sisters serve on student council. B) Not only Marcy but also her sisters serves on student council. Feedback: In "not only ... but also" constructions pay attention to the noun after but also. Therefore, we need a plural verb. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 5. Which is correct? A) The players or the coach design plays. B) The players or the coach designs plays. Feedback: Because one of the subjects is plural, we need a plural verb. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 6. Which is correct? A) The dog and cat is the couple's pets. B) The dog and cat are the couple's pets. Feedback: The dog and cat are separate entities and need a plural verb. See Pages 84-85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 7. Which is correct? A) The boys, in addition to their father, is at the water park. B) The boys, in addition to their father, are at the water park. Feedback: Pay attention to the main subject, boys. We need a plural verb. See Page 85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 8. Which is correct? A) Peanut butter and jelly is a popular lunch. B) Peanut butter and jelly are a popular lunch. Feedback: Peanut butter and jelly is a singular unit; therefore, it takes a singular verb. See Pages 84-85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 9. Which is correct? A) Red beans and rice is what's for dinner. B) Red beans and rice are what's for dinner. Feedback: Red beans and rice is joint entity; therefore, a singular verb is needed. What's is a clue. See Pages 84-85 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 10. Which is correct? .......................................CONTINUED..........................