Subject Verb Agreement #2

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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 with its verb. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

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When do 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 do 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 an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: The dog barks.

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: The dogs bark.

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What happens when 'either/or' is used in a sentence?

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When 'either/or' is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Example: Either the trash can or your socks smell horrible.

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What happens when 'neither/nor' is used in a sentence?

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When 'neither/nor' is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Example: Neither the teacher nor the students are ready.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'or'). Example: My sister and I play chess.

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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If a compound subject is joined by 'and', it takes a plural verb. Example: The pitcher and the catcher practice together.

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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Subjects joined by 'and' are considered plural and take a plural verb.