What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
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 a singular verb be used?
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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.
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When should a plural verb be used?
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A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Example of singular subject with a singular verb.
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"The cat runs fast." (Here, 'cat' is singular, and 'runs' is the singular verb.)
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Example of plural subject with a plural verb.
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"The dogs bark loudly." (Here, 'dogs' is plural, and 'bark' is the plural verb.)
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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 that share the same verb.
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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?
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If the compound subject is joined by 'and', it takes a plural verb. If joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
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