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 singular verb?

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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is 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 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 'neither/nor' affect verb agreement?

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With 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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

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What is an example of a subject that takes a singular verb despite being plural in form?

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The word 'news' is an example; it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'The news is good').

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What is the rule for 'each' and 'every'?

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When 'each' or 'every' is the subject, it takes a singular verb.

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How do you treat subjects that are uncountable?

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Uncountable nouns take singular verbs (e.g., 'The information is clear').