This lesson serves as an introduction to agreement errors, helping you understand when to use singular and plural forms correctly. You’ll also begin identifying common errors in agreement related to uncountable nouns and gerunds.

By the end of Day One, you will have a clear understanding of how to avoid agreement errors with uncountable nouns and gerunds, which will improve both your writing and speaking accuracy.

On this day, you will:

1. 1. 1. Begin with a pretest to assess your current knowledge of agreement errors.

      2. Learn the rules for using singular and plural forms, with a focus on uncountable nouns (e.g., "information," "advice") and their impact on agreement.

      3. Explore gerunds and how to avoid errors when they function as subjects or objects in sentences.

DAY ONE: Intro to Agreement 3 Videos

• • • 3a1 Agreement Errors: Intro & Pretest

    • 3a2 Agreement Errors: uncountable nouns

    • 3a3 Agreement Errors: gerunds

On Day Two, you’ll focus on identifying agreement errors in phrases and with pronouns. You'll learn how to ensure that the elements of a sentence are correctly aligned, particularly with collective nouns and pronoun reference.

By the end of this day, you will be able to identify and correct agreement errors related to phrases, such as subject-verb agreement within compound subjects, and ensure correct pronoun usage.

On this day, you will:

1. 1. 1. Explore how subject-verb agreement works in phrases, including with compound subjects or phrases where multiple noun types are involved.

      2. Learn the rules for pronoun-antecedent agreement, ensuring your pronouns match their nouns in number and gender.

      3. Practice identifying and correcting errors in subject-verb and pronoun agreement through various exercises.

DAY TWO: Phrases 2 Videos

• • • 3a4 Agreement Errors: phrases

    • 3a5 Agreement Errors: pronouns

Day Three is dedicated to diagnosing and correcting agreement errors through triaging exercises. This lesson will help you identify specific patterns of error and learn strategies for self-correction in your written and spoken work.

By the end of this day, you will be able to triage your own writing and speaking for agreement errors, allowing you to improve accuracy and consistency across your communication.

On this day, you will:

• 1. 1. Learn the techniques for triaging, or diagnosing, agreement errors in your own work.

     2. Explore strategies for identifying subject-verb agreement errors, ensuring that verbs correctly match their subjects in both number and person.

     3. Engage in skill practice to improve your ability to quickly identify and correct agreement errors in sample texts.

DAY THREE: Triaging 2 Videos

• • • 3b1 Agreement Errors: Triaging

    • 3b2 Agreement Errors: Skill Practice

This final day focuses on applying all you’ve learned to real-world writing and speaking tasks. You'll practice identifying and correcting agreement errors in a variety of contexts, including complex sentences and professional communication.

By the end of Day Four, you will have gained the confidence to apply your knowledge of agreement errors across multiple contexts, ensuring greater fluency and accuracy in your writing and speaking.

On this day, you will:

1. 1. 1. Apply your skills in a series of real-world exercises, including writing tasks, speaking activities, and error correction drills.

      2. Practice making corrections to complex sentences with multiple noun and pronoun references to ensure consistent subject-verb and pronoun agreement.

      3. Participate in multiple rounds of practice, with personalized feedback to help you strengthen your error-checking skills and ensure correct agreement across your English language proficiency.

DAY FOUR: Skill Application 4 Videos

• • • 3b3 Agreement Errors: Skill Application

    • 3b4 Agreement Errors: Skill Application

    • 3b5 Agreement Errors: Skill Application

    • 3b6 Agreement Errors: Skill Application

The Agreement Errors module is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for IEHPs seeking to enhance their grammar skills. This module delivers practical training in recognizing and correcting agreement errors, ensuring participants can communicate effectively in the healthcare environment.

All learning pathways include:

• Clear explanations of agreement rules and common errors

• Practical exercises to reinforce understanding and application

• Real-life examples relevant to healthcare scenarios

• Access to a Resource Library filled with additional materials and references

The Agreement Errors module is available as part of the Grammar Essentials series through CELBANPrep University’s online platform, offering interactive lessons with expert instructors and multimedia resources.

This module is designed to be user-friendly and effective, ensuring that you have the tools necessary to succeed as an Internationally Educated Health Professional.

This module is designed for Internationally Educated Health Professionals looking to enhance their understanding of agreement errors in English for effective communication in healthcare.

It is suitable for individuals preparing for the CELBAN or those seeking to improve their documentation skills and overall English proficiency in a healthcare context.

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3. Please allow 5-7 days for this process. 

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