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 do 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 do 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 'neither/nor' constructions?

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In 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

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What is the rule for 'either/or' constructions?

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In 'either/or' constructions, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

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How do you treat collective nouns in terms of subject-verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and' or 'or', such as 'Tom and Jerry'.

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What verb form do you use with a compound subject joined by 'and'?

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Use a plural verb form with a compound subject joined by 'and', e.g., 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What verb form do you use with a compound subject joined by 'or'?

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Use a verb form that agrees with the nearest subject when a compound subject is joined by 'or', e.g., 'Either the cat or the dogs are outside.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The team is winning'?

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The subject is 'The team', which is singular, so the verb 'is' is used.