Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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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 that is closest to it.

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

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Example: The cat (singular subject) runs (singular verb) fast.

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

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Example: The dogs (plural subject) bark (plural verb) loudly.

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What happens when 'each' or 'every' is used in a sentence?

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When 'each' or 'every' is used, the subject is considered singular, so a singular verb is used.

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What is the correct verb form for 'None of the kids ___ the portion of vegetables on the plate'?

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The correct verb form is 'eat' because 'none' is treated as plural in this context.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Either the lady or the man ___ going to the market'?

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'man' is the closest subject and is singular.