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PARTS OF SPEECH The sentences below are extracted from actual assignments submitted by students in the past. Disregard other grammatical errors such as verbs and sentence structure; rather, look for words that are used incorrectly in their parts of speech. 1. The main CSR policy of Renault focuses on education, safety and sustainability and diversitye. 2. ByWith applying CSR in their policy in the development of corporate policy, of the company by providesing products based on the need of customers who are takingconsider the environmental issues to when choosinge their products., This createsing the a good working environment for employees, and contributesing into building in a good communities where the company has the branches, the company can build athe good image and reputation in amongst the customers, employees, and local citizens which may behave an important strategy in the sustainable development of the company. 3. In terms of the sSecond factor, the legal component, the corporatione has to obey the regulations and laws of the state as well as the nations where the corporateit is operatesd. 4. The managers of the company have been aware of the essential role of CSR in their strategy of the sustainableility development of the company. 5. With regarding to customers, the company has provided a wide range of cars such as environmentally friendly cars,and affordable cars to meet the needs of different customers. 6. Renault focuses on using recyclableing materials in its productions, and cutting the CO2 emissions by improving the technology in cars’ engines. 7. The CSR policy of Renault mainly focuses on education, health, securitye, diversity and sustainability. 8. Lastly, the company is also concerned about thewith environmental issues thereby creating many cars which emitssion less Co2 and use recyclablee materials. 9. Tthe company has chosen the most favourable in the environmental solution such aslike eco 2 vehicles which meet the environmental criteria in terms of production, Co2 emissions and recycling. 10. In terms of eliminating discrimination, Renault has performed excellently by diversifyingty the working environment. This which can reduce the discrimination byin choosing employees in Renault’s branches which give the same opportunities tofor all applicants who apply to Renault. 11. However, compared to its competitors such as BMW, Nissan and Audi, Renault has not performed as good well as those companies. 12. However, CSR is not good for enhancinge competitionve in all circumstances to in all enterprises. However, but CSR can really bring commercial benefits, including "advantages" such as attracting, retaining and motivatinge employees.; 13. If more enterprises undertakes to the social and environmental concernsresponsibilities, we can make better to pursueit the sustainable development goals. Higher Education Language & Presentation Support 1 cm, Right: 1 cm,
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14. The first part is to introduction about CSR polices which could giveprovides a general background about the CSR policies in The Body Shop. 15. From Since 1986 until now, The Body Shop has launched about 100 campaigns which mainly include supporting people to defend for themselves, and advocatinge protection of the environment and animals., Tthe aim is to increase the awareness to of the vulnerable parts areas in society., beside thisIn addition, theis company also donatesion part of its profits to support campaigns. 16. The Body Shop was launched in 1976, and for about three decades, the little beauty shop insisted on the use of naturale raw materials for its products like such as fruits, plants and vegetables which contains many nutrients and are produced by hand. 17. In Australia, The Body Shop has been campaigning to against animal testing since 1986 because it is unethical since 1986., The Body Shop campaigned for a change in the law on the testing of animals for cosmetics purposes in UK, Europe, Germany and Japan. 18. In Australia, The Body Shop conductedset a project to encourage positive imagery to give people confidencet. 19. The Body Shop provided 160 employment opportunities in Mauritius., 40% of itsthose employees are disabledility. 20. The Body Shop is a very successful example of CSR in practice CSR which demonstrates that a company could can be both responsibiresponsiblelity and profitableility. 21. The Body Shop rarely uses large‐scale advertising to promoteion its products, but its brand awareness and loyalty is much higher than its competitors. 22. From the demonstratione of CSR practice in The Body Shop we can conclude that it The Body Shop is very comprehensive in operating CSR policies. 23. Jon Entine, ‐‐ a business ethics expert, considersed that The Body Shop and it'sits founder are cheating those idealisticm consumers. 24. Actually, for such as a famous brand, the prices of in The Body Shop products areis quite relatively low., no matter thoseRegardless of such ethical campaigns andre advertisings or not, consumers and the society are getreceive benefits. indeed, speak is louder than words. Higher Education Language & Presentation Support 2 SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT A. Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. 1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school. 2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting. 3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside. 4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor. 5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie. 6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer. 7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France. 8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street. 9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch. 10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win. 11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable. 12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction. 13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen. 14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six? 15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favourite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favourite subject. 16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days. 17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer? 18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's. 19. There (was, were) fifteen pieces of candyies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left! 20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully. 21. The committee (leads, lead) very different lives in private. 22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially. 23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case. Online Writing Lab n.d. Subject‐verb agreement exercise, Purdue University, viewed 29 April, <https://owl.english.purdue.edu/exercises/5/13/34>. 1 B. In the following sentences, underline the subject once and the verb twice. Check to see if the subject and verb agree. If not, change the verb to agree with the subject. 1. There are many unverified legends about the life of Benjamin Franklin. 2. In the science building hangs the new projector screens. 3. There is are almost seven million volumes in the Library of Congress. 4. How much is are these bananas? 5. Where are Mary’s brothers? 6. Thesre is are the socks you bought for soccer practice. 7. There was were thousands of people at the parade. 8. In the small pound swims four large fish. 9. There’s no‐one left in the room. 10. In later life comes great wisdom. 11. There is a ninety per cent chance of rain in today’s forecast. 12. There’s There are three finalists in the speech competition. 13. From the horizon comes an eerie, shimmering light. 14. Near the barn stands two oak trees. 15. When is are the Christmas holidays scheduled on the school calendar? Writing Center n.d. Subject‐verb agreement, Hinds Community College, viewed 12 September 2012, <www.hindscc.edu.au/Departments/WritingCenter/Worksheets/Subject_Verb_Agreement>. 2