Subject-Verb Agreement Concepts

This video tutorial covers the basics of subject-verb agreement, focusing on matching verbs to subjects, including the use of preparatory subjects like 'there'. It highlights common mistakes in spoken English, especially with sentences starting with 'there is' or 'there are'. The tutorial also explains the role of pronouns in verb agreement, emphasizing the correct usage of indefinite pronouns. It concludes with advice on avoiding weak sentence structures and offers resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Advanced verb tenses

• Complex sentence structures

• Basic subject-verb agreement

• Punctuation rules

What is a preparatory subject?

• A placeholder for the actual subject that comes later

• A subject that comes before the verb

• A subject that is always plural

• A subject that is implied but not stated

When using 'there is' or 'there are', what does the verb match?

• The last word in the sentence

• The word 'there'

• The noun that follows

• The first word in the sentence

In the sentence 'There is a chair, a table, and a TV in the room', what is the correct verb form?

• 'are' because the subject is plural

• 'is' because it sounds natural

• 'is' because 'there' is singular

• 'are' because 'there' is plural

What is a common mistake made by native speakers regarding 'there is' and 'there are'?

• Using 'is' for plural subjects

• Using 'are' for singular subjects

• Using 'is' for all subjects

• Using 'are' for all subjects

Why should sentences starting with 'there is' or 'there are' be avoided?

• They are too formal

• They are grammatically incorrect

• They are considered weak sentences

• They are too complex

What is the difference between spoken and written English regarding grammar?

• Spoken English is always correct

• Written English allows more flexibility

• Spoken English often contains accepted errors

• Written English is less formal

How should 'each' and 'every' be treated in terms of verb agreement?

• As plural subjects

• As singular subjects

• As either singular or plural

• As collective nouns

What is the correct verb form for 'none' when used with 'of'?

• Always singular

• Always plural

• Depends on the context

• Either singular or plural

In the context of 'neither' and 'either', what is the correct verb form?

• Depends on the context

• Always singular

• Always plural

• Either singular or plural