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 do we use a singular verb?

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

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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 or thing). For example, 'The cats run fast.'

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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, 'James and Aiden dance.'

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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, 'Either the dog or the cats are outside.'

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things as a single unit. For example, 'The team wins.' (singular verb) vs. 'The teams win.' (plural verb).

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How does 'each' affect verb agreement?

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When 'each' is the subject, it takes a singular verb. For example, 'Each student is responsible for their work.'

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How does 'everyone' affect verb agreement?

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'Everyone' is a singular subject and takes a singular verb. For example, 'Everyone was happy.'

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What is the verb form for 'I' and 'you'?

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The verb form for 'I' and 'you' is usually plural. For example, 'I dance' and 'You dance.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'everyone' in a sentence?

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The correct verb form for 'everyone' is singular. For example, 'Everyone was ready to eat.'