Subject/Verb Agreement Review

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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 match in number (singular or plural).

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When should you use a singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 are some words that look plural but are treated as singular?

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Words like everyone, anyone, each, and nobody are treated as singular.

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What verb form should be used with 'either/or' constructions?

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Use a singular verb when the subjects are connected by 'either/or'.

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What verb form should be used with 'neither/nor' constructions?

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Use a singular verb when the subjects are connected by 'neither/nor'.

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'Neither the cat nor the dogs ( ___ ) outside.'?

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The correct verb is 'are': 'Neither the cat nor the dogs are outside.'

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'Everyone ( ___ ) excited for the trip.'?

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The correct verb is 'is': 'Everyone is excited for the trip.'