Subject-Verb Agreement

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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 you use a singular verb?

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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is 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 using 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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How does the presence of phrases like 'one of' affect verb agreement?

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When a phrase like 'one of' is used, the verb should agree with the plural noun that follows, not the singular subject 'one'.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'. Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on context.

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How do you determine the correct verb form with collective nouns?

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The verb form used with collective nouns depends on whether the group is acting as a single unit (singular verb) or as individuals (plural verb).

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What is the rule for using 'there is' and 'there are'?

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'There is' is used for singular nouns, while 'there are' is used for plural nouns.

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What is the correct verb form for sentences starting with 'none of'?

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The verb form for sentences starting with 'none of' depends on whether the noun following 'none' is singular or plural.

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How does the subject's proximity to the verb affect agreement?

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In sentences where the subject is separated from the verb by phrases or clauses, the verb should still agree with the main subject, not the nearest noun.