“Agreement is an important process in many languages, but in modern English it is superfluous, a remnant of a richer system that flourished in Old English. If it disappeared completely, we would not miss it, any more than we miss the similar suffix -est in You Say. But psychologically, these bells and whistles are not cheap. Any speaker who agrees to use it must keep an eye on four details in each sentence spoken: Middle English Agrement, borrowed from the Anglo-French agreement, approval, of the agreement “please, consent, accept” + -ment The agreement stipulated that the two roommates were responsible for paying the rent and that neither of them could break the contract without consent. ? These sample sentences are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word “agreement”. The opinions expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us your feedback. By signing an agreement with the lawyer, the client agreed to pay two thousand dollars for his services. ?After the signing of a peace agreement between the two countries, the citizens of both sides hoped that the treaty would continue. ? The abused worker, who reached an agreement with her former boss, received a settlement cheque for dropping her claims. ? note: Under customary law, the agreement is a necessary element of a valid contract. In accordance with Article 1-201(3) of the Unified Commercial Code, the agreement is the agreement of the parties expressly represented by their language or implicitly by other circumstances (in the context of business).

“In English, the agreement is relatively limited. It occurs between the subject of a sentence and a verb in the present tense, so that, for example, in a subject in the third person singular (e.B. John), the verb must have the suffix ending -s. That is, the verb agrees with its subject by having the appropriate ending. So John drinks a lot grammatically, but John drinks a lot is not grammatical as a sentence in itself because the verb doesn`t match. » Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article on the deal The team reached a deal and two new players joined the Chicago Bears through the deal. ? “The agreement also occurs in English between the demonstratives and the names. A demonstrative must match its name in number. So with a plural noun as books, you have to use a plural this or that to get those books or books. With a singular noun, such as e.B. Book, use a singular of this or that, giving this or that book. These books or books would not be grammatical because the demonstrative does not correspond to the name.

– James R. Hurford, Grammar: A Guide for Students. Cambridge University Press, 1994 “The manager was one of those people who are so permanently and completely stressed that even their hair and clothes seem to be at the end of their minds.” – The life and times of the Thunderbolt Kid. Broadway Books, 2006 – Patricia Osborn, How Grammar Works: A Guide to Self-Learning. John Wiley, 1989 Key: Subject = yellow, bold; verb = green, underline the example: A hypothesis is something that is generally accepted as true and is an important consideration when performing a PhD. Example: The committee participates in various volunteer activities in its private life. Example: The student holding all the masters is very motivated. Example: Strategies used by the teacher to encourage classroom participation include using small groups and clarifying expectations. .

For example, I will offer a $5 gift card to everyone who participates in the study. Example: Many factors influence teacher retention. Example: Each of the participants was ready to be registered. Example: The percentage of employees who called sick and the number of employees who left their workplace within 2 years reflect the level of job satisfaction. Example: She writes every day. Exception: If you use the singular “they”, use plural verb forms. Example: The participant expressed satisfaction with his or her work. You currently hold a leadership role within the organization. Example: No one was available to meet me at my favorite times. Example: Interviews are a way to collect data and allow researchers to gain a thorough understanding of participants. Example: The committee agrees on the quality of the letter.

Example: Interviews included nine purposely selected participants. Example: Neither of the two alternative hypotheses was accepted. Example: The research I found on this topic was limited. For example, the president or CEO approves the proposal before proceeding. “She brought another woman who was wearing a similar uniform, except she was cut in white pink. This woman`s hair was gathered into a pile of curls on the back of her head; some of the loops were fake. – The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts. Alfred A. Knopf, 1976 Example: The doctoral student and committee members write every day. Example: This quarter`s result exceeded expectations.

Example: Locally produced goods have the advantage of shorter supply chains. Example: Diabetes affects many people around the world. . Sometimes, however, it seems a little more complicated. “Some nouns are often used with verbs in the singular, although they are plural in form: some nouns are often used in the plural, although they name something singular.” “I`ve read statistics that show that only five out of 100 people are financially successful. At the retirement age of 65, only one of these people is really rich. ” – Hidden power. Prentice-Hall, 1987 Example: Committee members or the student write every day. “Feminist activists need to focus on the forms of power these women wield and how they can be used to their advantage.” – Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center, 2nd ed.

Pluto Press, 2000 Example: The proceeds of the sale are used to support the city`s homeless population. And all this work is needed just to use the suffix once you learn it. – Steven Pinker, The Language Instinct. William Morrow, 1994 However, the plural verb is used when the focus is on the individuals in the group. It is much rarer. Example: Information obtained from business owners was relevant for inclusion in the study. .