Subject Verb Agreement - Pronouns & Prepositional Phrases

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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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 a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'and' or 'or').

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How does 'or' affect subject-verb agreement?

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When subjects are joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Does a prepositional phrase affect subject-verb agreement?

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No, a prepositional phrase does not affect subject-verb agreement; the subject determines the verb form.

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What is the rule for 'none' in subject-verb agreement?

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

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What is the rule for 'neither/nor' in subject-verb agreement?

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When using 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'either/or' in subject-verb agreement?

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When using 'either/or', the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.