A teacher writes the following sentence on the board. So listen up class: everybody need to turn in their paper by the end of the day. The sentence contains which two types of errors?
Subject and verb agreement and incorrect pronoun reference.
The sentence written by the teacher contains a subject-verb agreement error because "everybody" is a singular noun that requires a singular verb form, thus it should be "everybody needs." Additionally, "their" is an incorrect pronoun reference since it does not agree in number with "everybody."
This choice correctly identifies both errors present in the sentence. The subject "everybody" is singular, so the verb should be "needs" instead of "need." Furthermore, the use of "their" suggests a plural reference, which conflicts with the singular subject.
This choice is incorrect as there is no comma splice in the sentence. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by just a comma, which is not applicable here. Additionally, no conjunction is needed for the sentence to be grammatically correct.
This option is also incorrect because the sentence is not a run-on. A run-on sentence would involve two independent clauses improperly connected, but here there is just one independent clause. The sentence does not lack punctuation; it is punctuated correctly.
This choice is incorrect because the sentence is not a fragment; it contains a complete thought. While there is a missing pronoun reference, the primary errors of subject-verb agreement are not addressed in this choice.
The sentence contains clear errors in subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference, making option A the most accurate description of the identified issues. Understanding these grammatical rules is crucial for clear communication and effective writing. Correcting these errors would enhance the sentence's clarity and grammatical integrity.
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