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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Use a singular verb 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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Use a plural verb 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 'either/or' constructions?

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In 'either/or' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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In 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

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What is the correct verb form 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 sentence with correct subject-verb agreement?

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"The team is winning the game." (Here, 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.)

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

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"The group are going to the park." (Correct: "The group is going to the park.")

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dogs bark loudly'?

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

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning'?

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The verb is 'runs', which agrees with the singular subject 'She'.