GED Subject Verb Agreement 1

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What is verb agreement?

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Verb agreement refers to the grammatical rule that the verb must match the subject 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 a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'and') that share the same verb.

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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A compound subject using 'and' takes a plural verb.

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What is the verb form for the sentence: 'The distance from Lawrence to Boston ____ 30 miles.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is'.

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What is the correct verb form for: 'All of the windows in our house ___ broken in the earthquake last week.'?

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The correct verb form is 'were'.

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What is the rule for subjects connected by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are connected by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is the verb form for a singular subject?

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A singular subject takes a singular verb.

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What is the verb form for a plural subject?

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A plural subject takes a plural verb.