Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard #2

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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 closest to it.

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What are some examples of collective nouns?

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Examples of collective nouns include team, committee, group, and family. They can take either singular or plural verbs depending on context.

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What is the rule for indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' and 'somebody'?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' and 'somebody' are always singular and take singular verbs.

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What is the exception for the word 'none'?

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The word 'none' can be singular or plural depending on whether it refers to a singular or plural noun.

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

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When 'both' is used as a subject, it takes a plural verb.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'each' and 'every'?

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When 'each' or 'every' is used as a subject, it takes a singular verb.