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 two 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 phrase 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

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The phrase 'as well as' does not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is the effect of collective nouns on subject-verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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

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Example: The dog barks.

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

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Example: The dogs bark.

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What is the rule for subjects that are indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' or 'somebody' are considered singular and take a singular verb.