Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

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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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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is a collective noun?

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

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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When can a collective noun be treated as plural?

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A collective noun can be treated as plural when the group consists of individuals acting separately.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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How should band names that sound singular be treated in terms of verb agreement?

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Band names that sound singular should be treated as singular in terms of verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is an example of correct subject-verb agreement?

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"Everyone is happy." is an example of correct subject-verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What determines the verb agreement for collective nouns?

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The verb agreement for collective nouns is determined by whether the group is acting as one unit or as individuals.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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How is 'everyone' treated in terms of verb agreement?

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'Everyone' is treated as a singular noun in terms of verb agreement.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the rule for using 'none' in subject-verb agreement?

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'None' can be treated as singular or plural depending on the context of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The group of students is studying'?

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The subject is 'group', which is singular.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The team plays well'?

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The verb is 'plays', which agrees with the singular subject 'team'.

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CCSS.L.3.1F