Unit 8- 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 do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (e.g., 'The cat runs').

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (e.g., 'The cats run').

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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 (e.g., '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 agrees with the subject closest to it (e.g., 'Either the dog or the cats are outside').

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb (e.g., 'The dog and the cat play').

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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An example is 'The bird sings.'

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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An example is 'The birds sing.'

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What happens when the subject is a collective noun?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals (e.g., 'The team wins' vs. 'The team are arguing').

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What is the verb form for 'he' or 'she'?

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The verb form for 'he' or 'she' is singular (e.g., 'He runs').