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 should you use 'has'?

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Use 'has' with singular subjects, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or singular nouns.

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When should you use 'have'?

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Use 'have' with plural subjects, such as 'they', 'we', or plural nouns.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct verb form for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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Use a plural verb with 'neither/nor' when the subjects are plural.

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What is the correct verb form for 'either/or' constructions?

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Use a singular verb with 'either/or' when the subjects are singular.

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How does the presence of 'everyone' affect verb choice?

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'Everyone' is considered singular, so it takes a singular verb.

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

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'None' can be singular or plural depending on the context; use a singular verb if it refers to a singular noun.

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What is the correct verb form for 'there is/there are'?

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Use 'there is' for singular nouns and 'there are' for plural nouns.

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How do you determine the correct verb form with 'each' or 'every'?

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'Each' and 'every' are always singular, so they take a singular verb.