Subject -Verb Agreement

What is the general rule in subject - verb agreement?

• A singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

• A plural irregular noun that is used as a subject requires a plural verb.

• A collective noun that is taken as a group requires a singular verb.

In the sentence, Standing over there is my friend, Abel. What rule in subject - verb agreement is applied?

• Some irregular nouns ending in -s look plural in form but require singular verbs.

• In an inverted sentence, if the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular.

• Certain things with two parts takes a plural verb.

What is the order of the sentence when the subject comes after the verb?

• natural order

• inverted order

• intervening phrase

What subject -verb agreement rule applies to this sentence?

The nurse, together with them, has to bring the first - aid kit.

• Singular subjects excepts You and I ) require singular verbs; plural subjects require plural verbs.

• When there is an intervening phrase between the subject and the verb, the verb agrees with the true subject.

• When the collective noun describes a group of persons or things seen as a whole, it requires a singular verb.

What subject - verb agreement rule applies to this sentence? The band is playing my favorite song.

• When the collective noun describes a group of persons or things seen as a whole, it requires a singular verb.

• When the collective noun describes the members of the group acting individually, the plural verb is used.

• The irregular nouns when used in their plural form, take the plural form of the verb.

What subject -verb agreement rule is applied in this sentence?

The teachers, together with our principal, are going to the seminar.

• When there is an intervening phrase between the subject and the verb, the verb agrees with the true subject.

• Singular subjects require singular verbs; plural subjects require plural verbs.

• Certain things with two parts require plural verbs.

Which sentence applies this rule, Certain things with two parts require a plural verb.

• My sister's scissors have been missing for days.

• The news is interesting.

• You are invited to the party.

What sentence applies this rule? The irregular nouns, when used in their plural form, take the plural form of the verb.

• The diagnoses of the doctors are compiled in a journal.

• Mumps is contagious.

• The gardener's shears are very sharp.

What is an example of an inverted sentence?

• The dentist inspects my teeth.

• The tests, conducted in the laboratory, are taken upon the doctor's orders.

• In the office, waits Father.

Those left behind by the teacher _____ asked to stay in the lab.

• was

• were

• is