Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement in English

The video tutorial explains subject-verb agreement, a common challenge for ESL students. It covers rules for compound subjects, indefinite pronouns, and collective nouns, highlighting exceptions and common mistakes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of proofreading to avoid errors.

What is required for a singular subject in terms of verb agreement?

• A plural verb

• A singular verb

• No verb

• Any form of verb

How do compound subjects connected by 'and' affect verb agreement?

• Only the first subject affects verb agreement

• Verb agreement is not affected

• Require a plural verb

• Require a singular verb

What determines the verb agreement in sentences with 'neither-nor'?

• The subject closest to the verb

• The plural subject

• The first subject mentioned

• The singular subject

Which type of pronouns always take a singular verb?

• Indefinite pronouns

• Definite pronouns

• Plural pronouns

• Collective pronouns

Which verb form should be used with 'everyone'?

• Plural

• Singular

• Depends on the context

• No verb

What verb form do collective nouns usually require?

• Depends on the context

• No specific form

• Singular

• Plural

What happens to the verb form when the subject is a collective noun referring to individuals acting separately?

• Remains singular

• No verb is used

• Becomes plural

• Can be either, depending on preference

How does the presence of a prepositional phrase affect subject-verb agreement?

• The phrase determines the verb form

• Prepositional phrases can't be the subject

• It has no effect

• The object of the preposition is the subject

In sentences with inverted word order, what determines the verb form?

• The longest noun phrase

• The last noun mentioned

• The actual subject of the sentence

• The first noun mentioned

What is the best practice to avoid subject-verb agreement errors?

• Ignoring them

• Proofreading your work

• Asking someone else to check

• Using a grammar checker