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 'has' instead of 'have'?

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Use 'has' with singular subjects (he, she, it) and 'have' with plural subjects (they, we) and the pronoun 'I'.

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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 (singular) or as individuals (plural).

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How do you determine the correct verb form with compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb.

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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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What is the correct verb form for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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Use a plural verb with 'neither/nor' constructions.

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How does the presence of phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

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Phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' do not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is the correct verb form for uncountable nouns?

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Uncountable nouns take singular verbs.

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How do you treat the word 'data' in terms of subject-verb agreement?

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'Data' can be treated as singular or plural, but in formal contexts, it is often treated as plural.

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What is the correct verb form for 'scissors'?

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'Scissors' is a plural noun and takes a plural verb.