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Flexibility in English: Common Errors
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Summarizes the parts of speech and then looks at the ways in which one part of speech can be used syntactically as another. Also gives examples of errors in subject/verb agreement and article/noun agreement. Discusses idioms.
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Detailed Description
When is a noun not a noun? And is improper agreement really like wearing plaid with stripes?
Part one of this program summarizes the parts of speech and then looks at the ways in which one part of speech can be used syntactically as another.
In part two, tiny animated dancers and other "helpers" provide examples of errors in subject/verb agreement and article/noun agreement. Idiom is also addressed.
Viewing time: 28 minutes. 2000.
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IFH
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