Subject-Verb Agreement

Subject-Verb Agreement

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is subject-verb agreement?

Back

Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When using 'or' in a subject, how do you determine the verb form?

Back

When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

Back

When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the verb agree with subjects joined by 'neither/nor'?

Back

With 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the verb form when using 'either/or'?

Back

With 'either/or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for collective nouns in terms of subject-verb agreement?

Back

Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you treat indefinite pronouns in subject-verb agreement?

Back

Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'anybody' are treated as singular and take singular verbs.

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