ele ep Unity in Number and Person One way to achieve unity in the sentence is to observe consistency in number (singular, plural) and person. Unity in number and person entails agreement of subject and verb, and agreement of pronoun with its antecedent. A. Agreement of Subject and Verb in the Sentence/Clause 1. General Rule Note the subject-verb agreement in the following sentences/ clauses taken from the reading selection. a. The sentences are in the natural order. Modern theories posit an incompatibility/dissonance between modernization processes and traditional values and family forms. The studies tend to treat modernization as a threat to native traditions and values. This is quite contrary to propositions derived from the modernization theory. a The sentences are in the inverted order. Below is an attempt to examine some recent research findings in the Philippine situation bearing on this topic. Not to be overlooked is the familiar scene in Philippine airports particularly during the Christmas season. Another finding based on the same explanation indicates that there are more extended house-holds among the upper classes than in the lower classes. (clause) c. An expression intervenes between the subject and the verb. A further proof of the strength of family ties and the resilience of Filipino families is the long-term increases in overseas employment.SE An attempt to examine more recent findings jn the Philippines bearing on this situation is made. Another finding based on the same explanation indi that there are more extended households among the Upper classes than in the lower classes. The news about returning Filipino migrant workey bringing in several luggage, laden with goods and gifts f,, families and relatives, is relayed by foreigners visiting 1, Philippines to their folks at home. Other expressions that may intervene between the subjec, and the verb are: with, together with, besides, as well as, oj, Their objects do not affect the number of the verb. Examples: Mr. Paz, together with his wife and children, plans g summer vacation. The parents, as well as their eldest son, visit the farm, Leon, with his friends, enjoys hiking, swimming and climbing backyard trees. Cardinal rule in subject-verb agreement: The verb and the subject of the sentence/clause must agree in number: «4 singular subject requires a singular verb; a plural subject requires a plural verb. The rule applies whether the sentence is in the inverted order or expressions intervene between the subject and the verb. 18EE —__—§ Guu Write the correct number of the verb in parentheses on the blank. Be sure to underline the subject of the sentence/clause. 1. The bride and the groom, in a meaningful church ceremony, (say) their “I do's.” 2. Reminiscent of old Chinese style weddings, the bride, dressed in a richly embroidered “Kua,” (be-bear) on a colorful sedan chair. 8, (Do) the principal wedding participants drink wine from a common wooden cup? 4, The form and trimmings of wedding ceremonies, varying from clime to clime and from age to age, (underscore) the significance of marriage. 5. As the last echoes of the wedding bells (fade) away, the new husband and wife, holding hands, (face) the challenges of married life. 6. Their desire, of course, (be) to build a happy, successful marriage. a . Asound relationship, they (be) aware, (be-not) an overnight creation. 8. It (be-nurture) through the years with patience, love and mutual respect. 9, To them (belong) the key toa long-lasting relationship. 10. There (be) no room for bickering, blame and disloyalty. —11. Because they (consider) each other as best friends, the welfare of one (become) the concern of the other. 12. Together, the partners (travel) life’s bumpy road, for better or for worse, sustained by a close and strong bonding