MITS 9.3

A verb must agree in number with its _____

A subject and a verb that are _____ must still agree. The subject of a sentence can never be found in a prepositional phrase.

_____ subjects (joined by and) take plural verbs. A present tense verb dow NOT end in -s.

In either /or situations, the verb must agree with the subject _____ to the verb.

If the subject of the sentence is a singular indefinite pronoun, use a _____ verb form.

Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement or indicate if it is correct.



Courage, along with a great deal of support from friends, are needed to fight cancer.

• Correct

• is

• are

Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement or indicate if it is correct.



Both courage and the support of friends are needed to fight cancer.

• Correct

• is

• are

Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement or indicate if it is correct.



Either Andrea or Becky are going to pick up the kids.

• Correct

• is

• are

Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement or indicate if it is correct.



Andrea and Becky are going to pick up the kids.

• Correct

• is

• are

Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement or indicate if it is correct.



Everyone who wants to join need to fill out an application.

• Correct

• want

• needs

• fills