Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns

This video tutorial explains the basic rules of subject-verb agreement in English, focusing on the importance of matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs. It highlights common confusion with pronouns like 'all', 'most', 'some', and 'none', which can take either singular or plural verbs depending on context. The tutorial provides examples and patterns to help learners understand when to use singular or plural verbs, emphasizing the role of countable and uncountable nouns. Practice exercises are included to reinforce learning, and additional resources are suggested for further study.

What is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement in English?

• The verb must always be in the past tense.

• The subject and verb must agree in number.

• The verb must not agree with the subject.

• Only plural subjects are used with plural verbs.

Which pronoun does not always follow the standard rules of subject-verb agreement?

• They

• It

• None

• He

What determines if 'all' uses a singular or plural verb?

• The speaker's preference

• The time of the day

• The type of noun it refers to (countable or uncountable)

• Always uses a singular verb

Which example shows correct usage of subject-verb agreement?

• 'All of the equipment are on sale.'

• 'Most of the information are true.'

• 'Some of the advice is useful.'

• 'None of the people was hurt.'

What is a key factor in determining whether to use a singular or plural verb with 'some'?

• Always use a plural verb

• The type of noun following 'some'

• The number of syllables in 'some'

• The length of the sentence

What type of noun is 'news' considered in English?

• Uncountable

• Plural

• None of the above

• Countable

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'All of the luggage _____ heavy.'

• is

• was

• were

• are

How should you complete the sentence: 'None of the homework _____ difficult.'

• is

• are

• were

• was

Why is mastering subject-verb agreement important?

• Only for informal conversations

• It is not important

• Only for passing English exams

• It affects exam scores and professional writing

What should you do to further improve your understanding of subject-verb agreement?

• Learn another language instead

• Practice with quizzes and additional resources

• Only focus on singular subjects

• Ignore the rules