牛津译林版（2019）高中英语必修第二册 Unit1_Grammar_and_usage_名师课件.pptxVIP

Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!Grammar and usageSubject-verb agreement Lead-inLaura writes: “I am aware that a lot of classic novels has been adapted into films. A fan of the book are willing to watch the adapted film. Therefore many films of this kind becomes well-received. ”Basic rule of subject-verb agreement a singular noun/pronoun ? a singular verb a plural noun/pronoun ? a plural verbhave is become Exploring the rulesGo through the passage in Part A and finish the table. Subject + Singular verbSubject + Plural verbEveryone wasits film team members were?Mowgli and his animal friends liveits old age showsThe new film usesnot only the animals but also the jungle isBuilding the jungle environment on the computer wasThe Jungle Book laststhere is enough tension and humourTwo hours seems DiscussionCase 1: its film team members wereExplanation: its film team members (subject) ? were (plural verb)Extension: collective noun “team” “team” referring to all the members of the team ? plural verb “team” referring to the team as a whole entity ? singular verb DiscussionPractice(1) This team __________ (be) the best in this city.(2) The team _____________ (drive) to the game in their own cars now.More collective nouns: family, group, enemy … is are driving DiscussionCase 2: not only the animals but also the jungle is …Explanation: When paired conjunction “not only … but also …” is used in the subject, the verb must agree with the nearest noun. “the jungle” (singular) ? the verb is singular. Extension: more paired conjunctionsEither … or …; Neither … nor …; Not only … but also …; Not … but … DiscussionPractice(1) Either you or I __________ (be) wrong.(2) I am sure that neither Jack nor his friends _____________ (see) this film.am have seen DiscussionCase 3: Building the jungle environment on the computer is …Explanation: A verb-derived -ing form phrase referring to one activity ? singular verb Extension:Two verb-derived -ing forms/infinitives connected with an “and” but r