Subject-Verb Agreement

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What verb should be used with a singular subject?

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A singular verb.

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Provide an example of a singular subject using a verb.

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She likes ice cream.

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What verb should be used with a plural subject?

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A plural verb.

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Provide an example of a plural subject using a verb.

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They like ice cream.

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What verb should be used when subjects are joined by 'and'?

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A plural verb.

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Provide an example of subjects joined by 'and'.

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Tom and Jerry are friends.

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How does the verb agree when subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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The verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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Provide an example of subjects joined by 'or'.

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Either the teacher or the students are coming.

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Provide an example of subjects joined by 'nor'.

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Neither the students nor the teacher is coming.

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What are some indefinite pronouns that are always singular?

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Everyone, someone, each.