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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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cat runs fast.'

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What is a plural subject?

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A plural subject refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cats run fast.'

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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. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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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. For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and.' For example, 'Tom and Jerry run fast.'

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What is an example of a subject with a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group as a single unit. For example, 'The team wins the game.' (singular verb) or 'The teams are playing.' (plural verb) depending on context.

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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. For example, 'Neither the teacher nor the students are ready.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Each of the students ______ excited'?

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The correct verb form is 'is.' (Each of the students is excited.)

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What is the correct verb form for 'Neither the cat nor the dogs ______ outside'?

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The correct verb form is 'are.' (Neither the cat nor the dogs are outside.)