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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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 should you 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 the correct verb form for collective nouns?

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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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Example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement using a collective noun.

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The team is winning the game.

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

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Example of a sentence with subjects joined by 'and'.

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Tom and Jerry are friends.

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What is the rule for 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 it.

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Example of a sentence with subjects joined by 'or'.

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Either the cat or the dogs are making noise.

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What is the correct verb form for 'none' when referring to a plural noun?

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When 'none' refers to a plural noun, it takes a plural verb.