Subject-Verb Agreement

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What is 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 should a singular verb be used?

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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should a plural verb be used?

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A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the rule for using 'does' with subjects?

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Use 'does' with singular subjects (he, she, it) and 'do' with plural subjects (they, we) or the pronoun 'I'.

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How does the presence of 'and' affect subject-verb agreement?

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

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What is the exception to the 'and' rule in subject-verb agreement?

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If two subjects joined by 'and' refer to the same person or thing, a singular verb is used.

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How do collective nouns affect 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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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'nobody' are treated as singular and take singular verbs.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'either/or' and 'neither/nor'?

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When using 'either/or' or 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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How does the verb change with the subject 'I'?

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The verb 'to be' changes to 'am' when the subject is 'I'.