Concord

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What is Concord in grammar?

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Concord in grammar refers to the agreement between subjects and verbs in a sentence, ensuring that they match in number (singular or plural).

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with singular subjects?

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Singular subjects take singular verbs. For example, 'The cat runs fast.'

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with plural subjects?

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Plural subjects take plural verbs. For example, 'The cats run fast.'

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals, such as 'team' or 'flock.'

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How does a collective noun affect verb agreement?

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A collective noun can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals. For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Mathematics'?

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'Mathematics' is treated as a singular noun, so it takes 'has' as in 'Mathematics has been challenging for many students.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'anyone'?

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'Anyone' is a singular pronoun, so it takes a singular verb, e.g., 'Anyone wants a day off.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'pages' in a sentence?

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'Pages' is plural, so it takes 'are' as in 'The pages are held together by a staple.'

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What does 'the message between the lines' imply?

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'The message between the lines' suggests an underlying meaning that is not explicitly stated, often requiring interpretation.