Subject-Verb Agreement Review

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When a singular subject and a plural subject are joined by OR or Nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearest the _____________.

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verb

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The following indefinite pronouns take a ____________ verb: all, any, more, most, none, some.

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singular or plural

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Either the boys or Mrs. Clarke (know, knows) where to find Athena. What is the correct verb form?

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knows

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The following indefinite pronouns take a ____________ verb: both, few, many, several.

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plural

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Neither of those essays (make, makes) me want to read more. What is the correct verb form?

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makes

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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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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'?

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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 an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things (e.g., anyone, everyone, some, all).

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List some indefinite pronouns that take a singular verb.

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Each, either, neither, someone, anyone, everyone.