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 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 'either...or' in subject-verb agreement?
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When using 'either...or', the verb should agree with the noun closest to it.
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What is the rule for using 'neither...nor' in subject-verb agreement?
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When using 'neither...nor', the verb should agree with the noun closest to it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the phrase 'a number of' affect verb agreement?
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The phrase 'a number of' is followed by a plural verb.
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How does the phrase 'the number of' affect verb agreement?
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The phrase 'the number of' is followed by a singular verb.
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