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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person, place, or thing). For example, 'The cat runs.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person, place, or thing). For example, 'The cats run.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The team _____ winning.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, such as 'team,' 'flock,' or 'family.'

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Choose the correct verb: 'Neither the teacher nor the students _____ ready.'

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The correct verb is 'are' because 'students' 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. For example, 'The dog and cat are playing.'

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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. For example, 'Neither the dog nor the cats are barking.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'A pair of shoes _____ on the floor.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'pair' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The books on the shelf _____ dusty.'?

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The correct verb form is 'are' because 'books' is plural.