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 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 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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How does the phrase 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

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The phrase 'as well as' does not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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

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How does the word 'each' affect subject-verb agreement?

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When 'each' is used, it is treated as a singular subject, requiring a singular verb.

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What is the rule for indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' and 'somebody'?

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Indefinite pronouns such as 'everyone' and 'somebody' are always singular and require a singular verb.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for titles of books or movies?

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Titles of books, movies, and other works are treated as singular, even if they are plural in form.