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 using 'neither...nor', how does it affect the verb?

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When using 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'either...or' constructions regarding verb agreement?

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In 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

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How does the presence of collective nouns affect subject-verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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

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Compound subjects joined by 'and' typically take a plural verb.

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How do you determine the correct verb form when the subject is a fraction or percentage?

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When the subject is a fraction or percentage, the verb agrees with the noun that follows the fraction or percentage.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns such as 'everyone', 'someone', and 'anyone' are considered singular and take a singular verb.

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How does the verb agree with subjects that are separated by 'as well as'?

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When subjects are connected by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject.

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What is the rule for subjects that are plural but refer to a single entity?

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Subjects that are plural in form but refer to a single entity (like 'mathematics' or 'news') take a singular verb.

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What is the effect of 'not only...but also' on verb agreement?

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In 'not only...but also' constructions, the verb agrees with the second subject.