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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the correct verb: 'Some of the father's answers to his son ____ particularly amusing.'?

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are

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What is the correct verb: 'Your friends ____ gone home by now.'?

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have

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What is the correct verb: 'Either Andy or Karla ____ the information you need.'?

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has

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What is the correct verb: 'Macaroni and cheese ____ Nick's favorite meal.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb: 'In the stadium, the crowd ____ wildly.'?

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cheers

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and' or 'or'. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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If the subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb. If joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject.