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 you use a plural verb?

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You should use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person or thing.

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When should you use a singular verb?

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You should use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person or thing.

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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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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.

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How does the phrase 'each' affect verb agreement?

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When 'each' is used as a subject, it is considered singular, so it takes a singular verb.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'. 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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How do you determine the correct verb form with collective nouns?

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If the collective noun acts as a single unit, use a singular verb. If the individuals within the group act separately, use a plural verb.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The students in our class are excited'?

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The subject is 'The students', which is plural.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The story sends shivers up my spine'?

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The verb is 'sends', which agrees with the singular subject 'The story'.