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 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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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The team ______ winning.'

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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What verb form should be used with 'Either...or' constructions?

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The verb should agree with the noun closest to it. For example, 'Either the coach or the players have arrived.'

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What verb form should be used with 'Neither...nor' constructions?

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The verb should agree with the noun closest to it. For example, 'Neither the players nor the coach has arrived.'

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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 'family.'

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How do you determine the correct verb form in a sentence with a compound subject?

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In a compound subject joined by 'and,' use a plural verb. For example, 'The cat and dog are playing.'

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The committee ______ making a decision.'

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'committee' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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What is the rule for subjects separated by 'as well as'?

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The verb should agree with the first subject. For example, 'The teacher, as well as the students, is excited.'