What is subject-verb agreement?
Subject-Verb Agreement

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.
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When using 'or' in a subject, how do you determine the verb form?
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When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.
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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?
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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.
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How does the verb agree with subjects joined by 'neither/nor'?
Back
With 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the verb form when using 'either/or'?
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With 'either/or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for collective nouns in terms of subject-verb agreement?
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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you treat indefinite pronouns in subject-verb agreement?
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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'anybody' are treated as singular and take singular verbs.
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