What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
Subject-Verb Agreement

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8th Grade
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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 do we use 'is' in a sentence?
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We use 'is' when the subject is singular.
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When do we use 'are' in a sentence?
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We use 'are' when the subject is plural.
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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 agrees with the subject closest to it.
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What is the effect of phrases like 'as well as' on subject-verb agreement?
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Phrases like 'as well as' do not change the number of the subject; the verb agrees with the main subject.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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