What is subject-verb agreement?
Subject-Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects

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7th Grade
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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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What is a compound subject?
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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and share the same verb.
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When do you use a singular verb with a compound subject?
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Use a singular verb when the compound subjects are connected by 'or' or 'nor' and refer to a single entity.
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When do you use a plural verb with a compound subject?
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Use a plural verb when the compound subjects are connected by 'and' and refer to multiple entities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a compound subject using 'and':
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"The cat and the dog are playing outside." (plural verb 'are')
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a compound subject using 'or':
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"Either the teacher or the students are responsible for the project." (singular verb 'is')
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What verb form is used with 'neither/nor'?
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Use a verb form that agrees with the nearest subject when using 'neither/nor'.
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