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 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 subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take 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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How does the word 'none' affect verb agreement?

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The word 'none' can be singular or plural depending on the context; use a singular verb if 'none' refers to a singular noun and a plural verb if it refers to a plural noun.

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What is the agreement rule 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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What is the rule for indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'anybody' are singular and take singular verbs.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'each' and 'every'?

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When 'each' or 'every' is used, the verb must be singular.

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How does the presence of phrases affect subject-verb agreement?

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Phrases that come between the subject and verb do not affect the agreement; the verb should still agree with the main subject.