Mastering Subject and Verb Agreement

The video tutorial explains verb-subject agreement, emphasizing the need for verbs to match their subjects in number and form. It covers rules for singular and plural subjects, compound subjects joined by 'and' or 'or', and the use of singular verbs with indefinite pronouns. Examples are provided to illustrate each rule, helping learners understand how to apply these principles in sentences.

What is essential for verbs in relation to their subjects?

• They must differ in number and form

• They must agree in tense only

• They must agree in number and form

• No agreement is necessary

If the subject is plural, what type of verb should be used?

• No verb is needed

• Any form of verb

• Plural verb

• Singular verb

What happens to the verb when the subject is singular?

• It matches the singular subject

• It becomes plural

• It does not change

• It remains plural

How does a verb agree when two subjects are joined by 'and'?

• Agrees with the plural form

• Agrees with the nearest subject

• Agrees with the first subject

• Does not need to agree

What determines the verb form when subjects are joined by 'or'?

• Always takes a plural form

• Always takes a singular form

• Agrees with the last mentioned subject

• Agrees with the first mentioned subject

Which pronouns always require singular verbs?

• No pronouns

• Definite pronouns

• Indefinite pronouns

• All pronouns

What type of verb does 'somebody' require?

• Any type of verb

• Singular verb

• No verb

• Plural verb

What should be the verb form when 'each' is the subject?

• Singular

• Plural

• Either singular or plural

• No verb needed

If 'someone' is the subject, how should the verb agree?

• It should be plural

• It should be singular

• It can be either singular or plural

• Verb agreement is not necessary