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 a singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb 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 'Everybody ________ happy.'?

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was

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Is the sentence 'The students nor their instructor are happy' correct?

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No, it is incorrect. The correct form is 'The students nor their instructor is happy.'

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In the sentence 'Few of the starters _______ the race,' what is the correct verb form?

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finish

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Is the sentence 'The box of apples is on the porch' correct?

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Yes, it is correct.

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What verb form should be used with collective nouns like 'team' or 'group'?

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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 the correct verb form for 'Sixty days ______ not enough time'?

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is

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What is a common mistake in subject-verb agreement?

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A common mistake is using a plural verb with a singular subject, especially with words like 'everyone' or 'nobody'.