Subject Verb Concord / Agreement

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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When do we 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 we 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 the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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When two subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

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What is the rule for compound 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.

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

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Example: 'The cat runs fast.' (Subject: cat, Verb: runs)

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

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Example: 'The dogs bark loudly.' (Subject: dogs, Verb: bark)

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is an example of a collective noun taking a singular verb?

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Example: 'The team wins the game.' (Team acts as a single unit.)

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What is an example of a collective noun taking a plural verb?

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Example: 'The team are wearing their new uniforms.' (Team members are acting individually.)