Understanding Subject Verb Agreement

Front

Agreement of singular noun with verb:

Back

It must match up with a singular verb.

Front

Singular noun for multiple people?

Back

Everyone

Front

Verb agreement for 'everyone':

Back

As a singular noun.

Front

Correct subject-verb agreement:

Back

Everyone is happy.

Front

Band names that sound singular are treated as:

Back

As singular

Front

Verb agreement for collective nouns like 'family':

Back

Always singular

Front

Correct verb for 'The football team':

Back

Runs

Front

Collective nouns can be plural when the group acts separately.

Back

When the group consists of individuals acting separately.

Front

Verb agreement for collective nouns is determined by whether the group acts as one unit or individuals.

Back

Whether the group is acting as one unit or as individuals

Front

Rule for subject-verb agreement:

Back

Singular nouns with singular verbs.