BLOGGING 101 -POINTERS FOR COMPOSING AN EFFECTIVE SENTENCE PATTERN

SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT

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Subject and Verb Agreement:

Teacher: Virginia Bautista

1. When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by AND, use a Plural verb.

Ex. Beth and Wilma are sisters.

2. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by OR or NOR, use a Singular verb.

Ex. The bad weather or flood is the reason for the suspension of classes.

3. A compound subject containing both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun, or pronoun joined by OR or NOR, the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

ex. A cup of coffee or slices of bread anybody not what Cynthia wants for snacks.

4. Do not be misled by a phrase that comes between the subject and the verb. The verb agrees with the subject, not with a noun or pronoun in the phrase.

Ex. None of the applicants is certain to be hired for the position.

5. The words each, each one, either, neither, everyone, everybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and no one are singular and require a singular verb.

Ex. Neither of the boys is coming with us.

Everyone enjoys the dinner.

6. Nouns such as civics, mathematics, dollars, measles, and news require singular verbs.

Ex. The news does not sound interesting.

Mathematics requires deep analysis.

7. Time, distance, and money require a singular form of the verb.

Ex. Five hundred pesos is not enough for me to buy grocery items in the mall.

8. In sentences beginning with 'there is or there are', the subject follows the verb. Since 'there is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows.

Ex. There are many questions raised about the new invention.

9. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but are considered singular and take a singular verb, such as group, team, committee, class, and family.

Ex. The red team is always winning.

The committee formulates new guidelines for the department.

10. Sometimes modifiers will get between a subject and its verb, but these modifiers must not confuse the agreement between the subject and its verb.

Ex. The seminar which aims to strengthen the work ethics of the employees; is scheduled this morning.

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11. Fractional Expressions such as half of, a part of, a percentage of, or a majority of are sometimes singular and sometimes plural, depending on the meaning.

Ex. Half of the students are attending the seminar.

12. The relative pronouns (who, whom, which and that) are either singular or plural, depending on the words they refer to.

Ex. The UP contestants are students who perform well in the singing competition.

13. The phrase A Number always takes a plural form of the verb and The Number requires a singular form of the verb.

Ex. A number of the participants come from the National Capital Region.

14. Adjectives used as nouns always take a plural form of the verb.

Ex. Only the strong survive.

15. Some subjects with AND may be considered as one. In such cases, the verb is singular.

Ex. Bread and butter is a common breakfast for Filipinos.

16. In subjects with EITHER OR or NEITHER NOR, the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

Ex. Neither the students nor the teacher knows that the classes are suspended tomorrow.

17. Proper nouns including titles of books, movies, plays, films, and operas are generally considered singular even if they are in plural form.

Ex. Romeo and Juliet is one of my favorite plays.

18. The word All should not create confusion. Just remember that if the noun that "All" modifies is non-countable, then the verb to be used is singular. But, if "All" modifies a count noun which is in plural form, then the verb must agree with the subject.

Ex. All Filipino physicians go to the USA to practice their profession.

All of my life is spent loving you.

19. Phrases and clauses that function as a subject usually require a singular form of the verb.

Ex. Texting while driving is a dangerous thing to do.

20. Don't forget that the verb agrees with the subject noun, never with the predicate noun.

Ex. Joanne's expensive books are a valuable asset. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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POINTERS IN CREATING A SIMPLE ARTICLE...

HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE ARTICLE The Happiest Koi Done with Bare Palm Painting

By: Speech Club International

An effective article should incorporate a concise and simple style of writing to convey the subject matter clearly to the reader. It is one that creates a vivid impression and explains the message in easy-to-understand language. It also entails the use of correct grammar and appropriate tenses. One should avoid the use of unclear vocabulary and long sentences that might confuse the reader.

A good article mainly employs the active voice to give the text immediacy. The active voice also creates engaging content that tends to have a conversational tone. It reveals the writer as informed and an authority on the subject. Due to the relative length of the story, this kind of treatment should have the power and quality to grip the mind of the reader to the very last line. Its ease tends to point to the reader that what they are reading is reliable and well researched and hence educative.

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A comprehensive article is one that uses a minimal number of paragraphs depending on its overall length. This means that the theme being treated should be divided into several paragraphs that relate to the whole. A good paragraph should be based on a thematic and topical approach to the main topic. Each paragraph should be a development of an idea in a logical stream that the reader can be able to follow easily. To achieve the effect, it deals with one idea at a time.

One should also use a relevant title that reflects in one short phrase the whole meaning of the story. It acts as a lead to the topic. For a title to be an effective cap for an article it should contain a keyword that is used inside the story most often. This enables the reader to keep revisiting the topic as they make out the story as it develops. A good article uses the last paragraph as a summary. It creates a vivid understanding of what one has just read in the preceding sentences. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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GODEL'S CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES ARE MADE FROM THE BEST CACAO VARIETIES AND UNDERGOING A RIGID PROCESS

GODEL'S Chocolate Factory and Shop Tour. What a Treat!! By Cielo Enriquez - Chocolate Lovers

FOOD AND LIFESTYLE BLOGGERS POSED FOR A SOUVENIR PHOTO AT THE GODEL CHOCOLATE FACTORY. IN THIS PHOTO, BLOGGERS TEDDY CHO, NICOLE PALER, CATHA BUTI-UY, JAN CHRYSSTINE ROBIEGO, AND CIELO ENRIQUEZ.

GODEL'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOUR. TO ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS! NOW, LET'S DISCUSS ALL THINGS ABOUT CHOCOLATE. NOW MORE ABOUT GODEL AND HOW SMOOTH CHOCOLATES ARE MADE FROM BEAN TO BAR.

GODEL's Chocolate Products are made from Excellent Cacao and it goes thru a tedious process.

The company observes a high standard of safety measures to ensure that; GODEL's Chocolate products have impeccable quality

I tried their chocolate drink. It can be enjoyed hot or iced. I drank it with ice. It is rich and refreshing. My husband tried both iced and hot. He said he enjoyed it both ways.

The chocolate bars are smooth and flavorful. It can be recommended to weight watchers and diabetics because; it is not too sweet.

We also tried their desserts. It's sooo Yummy!! The Caramel Chocolate Cake and The Chocolate Tea Jelly. The Staff is, friendly, courteous, and truly knowledgeable of their products and services. They clearly and confidently conveyed, how GODEL's Chocolates are made.

As a member of The Bloggers Association of the Philippines and as a Social Media Campaign Manager of the Positive and Wholesome Teleradio Program; Pilipinas, Ngayon Na.

Such a visit was productive. And I had so much fun!

I remember, when I watched the movie, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, I dreamed of being transported to a chocolate paradise. Being able to experience creating my own chocolate treat, and meeting my fellow members of the Bloggers Association of The Philippines added to the beautiful experience.

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If interested to purchase chocolate ranges of GODEL CHOCOLATE. Please contact owner Ms. Marie Go at Mobile Number: 0998-8837400 and for details. (VGBlogs)

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DESPITE CONCERNS FOR GROWING ACTIVISM PUP OBTAINS P187 MILLION FOR CLASSROOM SHORTAGE

PUP Gets P187M Upgrade of School Building                      By Ver Garcia - News Editor

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the start of construction for the new main academic building of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Main Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila will help address the 9-story shortage of classrooms and learning facilities.

 In a report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH National Capital Region Director Nomer Abel P. Canlas said that the soon-to-rise modern story shortage main school building will replace the old structure with six floors that will accommodate PUP’s growing student population. Before the pandemic, it registered the highest number of students enrolled with more than 70,000 and counting. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines is located in Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines.

PUP's newly designed structure. To accommodate the increasing number of students and to absorb the influx of students coming from the provinces.

 

“We are as excited as the students in the reopening of schools and return of in-person classes, and one of the ways we are welcoming back our Iskolar ng Bayan is by providing them a bigger, better learning environment,” Director Canlas added.

 

The ceremonial groundbreaking was graced by DPWH Assistant Secretary Antonio V. Molano, alongside PUP officials and faculty led by University President Manuel M. Muhi and Executive Vice President Alberto C. Guillo.

 

The school building project will be implemented in phases by DPWH NCR. Phase 1 will start with the North Wing, with a funding allocation of P187.3 million, and is estimated to be completed in twelve months.

PUP is known for its student activism.  PUP has many student groups active in political reform. The militant national democratic partisan groups are the cause of frequent rallies on campus. PUP's variety of partisan groups includes liberal, socialist, socdem, and several political organizations.

In addition, more than a hundred of the student population are foreigners from Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar (ASEAN Countries) others are the People's Republic of China, and African states are Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ghana. Also, students from South Korea visit PUP every summer to take up courses in the English language.

But, overall, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is now the top school most companies preferred to hire, as reported by JobStreet Philippines. As mentioned, results from the report showed, that for jobs in the area of business process outsourcing (BPO) or Call Centers, Polytechnic University of the Philippines was the priority choice. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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NAYONG PILIPINO FOUNDATION ATTACHED AGENCY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AWAITS FUNDS TO DEVELOP PROPERTY

Nayong Pilipino Spearheads Tree Planting for World Environmental Health Day                                                        By Ver Garcia (Travel & Lifestyle Editor)

NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe (Right) with members of the Rotary Club Canlubang.

MANILA – Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF), an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) organized a Tree Planting Activity ahead of the World Environmental Health Day while waiting to get funds to develop its 9.5-hectare property recently in the Entertainment City in Paranaque City.

The said park was envisioned to serve as a "heritage space" with pocket gardens, open spaces, a library, and a museum that houses its "rare artifacts" and collections highlighting the country's cultural heritage.

NPF has been severely affected by the pandemic causing grave effects on its financial status and operations. The two-billion fund allocated by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) which was supposed to jumpstart the building of the Nayong Pilipino Cultural and Creative Hub in Paranaque City was put on hold to address the COVID-19 emergency pursuant to Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. The said project was supposed to generate income not only for the NPF but for the national government, as well.

Nayong Pilipino tree planting activities.

In addition, the foundation is looking to establish a tree-lined park on a portion of the 9.5-hectare land by organizing tree planting activities in partnership with other government agencies, private sectors, and civil society groups. In partnership with the Rotary Club Canlubang, some 170 samplings were planted. “Our partnership with the Rotary Club is an example of how collaboration can raise awareness about today’s most pressing environmental concerns. Only by working together, we can protect people and provide communities with healthier environments for generations to come,” said NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe.

Seedlings for tree planting. A project of Nayong Pilipino.


“Moreover, with the pandemic pushing us to be more appreciative of open spaces, there could be no more perfect time than now to build urban parks not just to promote sustainable development for our community, but also to attract tourists and enhance the tourism experience which is included in the 7-point agenda of DOT Secretary Cristina Frasco,” Batocabe added.

Aside from establishing parks and recreation centers for tourism, the NPF is also mandated to promote, encourage, and initiate research and development projects and activities in social science and humanities. The foundation had been organizing roundtable discussions under its "Umpukan sa Nayon" program, some of the most recent ones focused on linguistic diversity as the essence of Filipino culture and raising awareness of the Philippines' complex history with the LGBTQIA+ community. Its advocacy for a greener environment and nature conservation is also continuous through its "Project Sambayanihan".

(VerGarciaBlogs)

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MANILA MAYOR HONEY LACUÑA PANGAN LEADS THE GROUNDBREAKING OF MANILA BOYS TOWN COMPLEX

  

New Manila Boystown Complex Building Underway

 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started to construct a new building project for the Manila Boystown Complex in Marikina City.

DPWH Assistant Secretary Antonio V. Molano Jr. and National Capital Regional Director Nomer Abel P. Canlas, together with Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, recently led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modernized facility that will benefit both the personnel and the Manila city government’s constituents.

 

The four-story building will rise in a 720-square-meter area inside the complex. It will house offices and 17-bed spaces with a private bathroom, including provision for storage, laundry, and kitchen areas, to be utilized by Boystown employees.

 

The first two floors will be dedicated as an evacuation center to provide comfortable shelter to disaster-stricken families, while other spaces will double as additional homes for the abandoned youth and elderly.

 

Once completed, this new facility will greatly help the Boystown personnel in fulfilling their commitment to providing care and support to the homeless and abandoned, particularly children and senior citizens, on the streets of Manila.

 

With funding worth ₱92 million, the project is being implemented by DPWH National Capital Regional Office. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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SAD PLIGHT FOR DEPORTED OFW'S IN KUWAIT FOR OVERSTAYING AND PETTY OFFENSES - BY VER GARCIA

Deputy Administrator Arnell Ignacio of OWWA.

Some 289 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) onboard a chartered Philippine Airlines flight from Kuwait are due to arrive later this evening in the Philippines. Kuwaiti authorities apprehended the OFWs over the past month as part of an ongoing crackdown in the Middle Eastern country targeting migrant workers with residency violations and absconding cases. Most of the apprehended OFWs are longtime runaway workers.

A team from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) through its attached agency Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will meet the OFWs upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The DMW-OWWA team led by Deputy Administrator Arnell Ignacio will assist the OFWs through the post-repatriation process which includes services for airport assistance, psycho-social counseling, stress debriefing as well as medical referrals. Temporary shelter and accommodations will be provided to the OFWs while transportation to their respective provinces is arranged.

There are 289 OFW passengers on PAL chartered flight PR 8764. 245 of the deportees came from the Kuwaiti Deportation Center. Among the other repatriates are pregnant women (3), medical cases (3), mother and child (5), and other wards (33 cases).

The National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO), meanwhile, will also assist the repatriated OFWs with their reintegration needs. (VerGarciaBlogs)

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