Activity 5

Identify and correct four errors in subject-verb agreement in the paragraph below.
1) Error: One common superstition in Western countries concern the number thirteen.
Correction: One common superstition in Western countries concerns the number thirteen.
2) Error: Because they are considered unlucky, many situations involving the number thirteen is frequently avoided.
Correction: Because they are considered unlucky, many situations involving the number thirteen are frequently avoided.
3) Error: For example, in the past, the thirteenth floor of tall apartment buildings were often labeled “fourteen”.
Correction: For example, in the past, the thirteenth floor of tall apartment buildings was often labeled “fourteen”.
4) Error: In addition, there is a general belief that Friday the thirteenth brings bad luck, increases the chance of mishaps, and make it more difficult to get things done effectively.
Correction: In addition, there is a general belief that Friday the thirteenth brings bad luck, increases the chance of mishaps, and makes it more difficult to get things done effectively.