Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

The video tutorial covers the basics of subject-verb agreement, explaining how singular nouns pair with singular verbs and plural nouns with plural verbs. It provides examples and addresses tricky cases like 'everyone' and 'nobody', which are singular despite referring to multiple people. The tutorial also discusses how band and team names are treated, often as plural, and delves into collective nouns, which are usually singular but can be plural if individuality is emphasized. The video concludes with a summary of these rules.

What is required for a singular noun to agree with its verb?

• It can be paired with any form of verb.

• It must be paired with a plural verb.

• It must be paired with a singular verb.

• It does not require agreement.

Which of the following is considered a singular noun despite referring to a group?

• They

• Everyone

• Children

• People

What verb form should be used with 'nobody'?

• Singular

• Plural

• Either, depending on context

• No verb is needed

How should band names that sound singular be treated in terms of verb agreement?

• They do not require verbs

• As singular

• Based on the number of band members

• Always as plural

How is 'Matchbox 20' treated in terms of subject verb agreement?

• As both, depending on the sentence

• As a singular noun

• Not mentioned

• As a plural noun

What determines whether a collective noun is treated as singular or plural?

• The specific noun used

• The size of the group

• The sense of individuality within the group

• Collective nouns are always plural

Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?

• Orchestra

• Cats

• People

• They

In the sentence 'The married couple are spending some quality time apart', why is 'are' used instead of 'is'?

• Because 'couple' is always plural

• Because it refers to two individuals acting separately

• Because it is an exception to the rule

• Because 'couple' does not require singular verbs

Which sentence correctly demonstrates subject verb agreement?

• Everyone is invited.

• The team are winning.

• She have a book.

• The groups was large.

Which rule is emphasized as being flexible and simple?

• Tense consistency

• Subject verb agreement

• Pronoun agreement

• Adjective order