Soal Subject-Verb Agreement & Error Analysis

Nama : Salia Putri

NPM : 16212792

Kelas : 4EA12

Mata Kuliah : Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2#

Tugas :Subject-Verb Agreement dan Error Analysis

SOAL SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

1. My glasses … on the bed.
1. Were
2. Was
2. Measles … a dangerous disease for pregnant women.
1. Is
2. Are
3. Physics … been my favourite subject since I was 15 years old.
1. Has
2. Have
4. My brother and sister … in Lasusua, Southeast Sulawesi.
1. Lives
2. Live
5. Each book and magazine … listed in the card catalog.
1. Are
2. Is
6. Some of the books … good
1. Is
2. Are
7. My friend … in Makassar.
1. Live
2. Lives
8. There … thirty-three students in my class.
1. Is
2. Are
9. There … many ways to say “thank you”.
1. Are
2. Is
10. My shears … sharp enough.
1. Aren’t
2. Isn’t

SOAL ERROR ANALYSIS

1. (-)Error : A plumber fix your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans schools, offices stores and other business places.

   (-)Correct: A plumber fixes your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans schools, offices stores and other business places.

2. (-)Error : There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one who has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.

   (-)Correct : There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one which has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.

3. (-)Error : A doctor should wears a full handed white and coloured apron to treat the patient.

   (-)Correct : A doctor should wear a full handed white and coloured apron to treat the patient.

4. (-)Error : Opposite with the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square” and the statue of R.A Kartini.

   (-)Correct : Opposite to the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square” and the statue of R.A Kartini.

5. (-)Error : The Sony camrecorder demo was fun and impressive, but it is not as better as Microsoft’s.

   (-)Correct : The Sony camrecorder demo was fun and impressive, but it is not as good as Microsoftt’s.

6. (-)Error : Recently, the work had been being done by John M. Rayyan.

   (-)Correct : Recently, the work has been being done by John M. Rayyan.

7. (-)Error : By the end of this week, my father arrives from united states.

   (-)Correct : By the end of this week, my father will arrive from united states.

8. (-)Error Nur : Which sports do you play? Abdi : I prefer playing badminton than others.

   (-)Correct Nur : Which sports do you play? Abdi : I prefer playing badminton to others.

9. (-)Error Waiter : Would you like to have cold drink, sir? Customer : No, I don’t think so. I’d rather to have a hot one. A cup coffee would be fine

   (-)Correct Waiter : Would you like to have cold drink, sir? Customer : No, I don’t think so. I’d rather have a hot one. A cup coffee would be fine.

10. (-)Error Fadil : Look at my new ring. Isn’t it cool? Putri : Yeah, I absolutely agrees with you. It perfectly matches with your finger.

    (-)Correct Fadil : Look at my new ring. Isn’t it cool? Putri : Yeah, I absolutely agree with you. It perfectly matches with your finger.

11. (-)Error : Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettier of all the other contestants.

    (-)Correct : Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettiest of all the other contestants.

12. (-)Error : My handbag is a black rectangular leather bag with a long tubular strap of the same material. The bag is about 18” x 12” in size with three compartments. The compartment which a zip is in the centre one.

    (-)Correct : My handbag is a rectangular black leather bag with a long tubular strap of the same material. The bag is about 18” x 12” in size with three compartments. The compartment which a zip is in the centre one.

13. (-)Error : The little girl spoke so quiet that I could hardly hear her.

    (-)Correct : The little girl spoke so quietly that I could hardly hear her.

14. (-)Error : Each driver should check the oil level in their car every three months.

    (-)Correct : Each driver should check the oil level in his or her car every three months.

15. (-)Error : Her and I have been good friends now for many years.

    (-)Correct : She and I have been good friends now for many years.