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 compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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

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What is the rule for compound 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 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 is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement?

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"The dog barks loudly." (singular subject with singular verb)

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What is an example of a sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement?

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"The dogs runs fast." (plural subject with singular verb)

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How do indefinite pronouns affect subject-verb agreement?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'each', and 'someone' are considered singular and take singular verbs.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for titles and names?

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Titles and names that are plural in form but refer to a single entity take a singular verb.