What is subject-verb agreement?
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 rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?
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When two subjects are joined by 'and', they typically require a plural verb.
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What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?
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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.
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Example of subject-verb agreement with 'neither/nor':
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Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the exam.
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Example of subject-verb agreement with 'either/or':
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Either the cat or the dogs are making noise.
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