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 using 'or' in a subject, how do you determine the verb form?

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When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

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How does the verb agree with subjects joined by 'neither/nor'?

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With 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is the verb form when using 'either/or'?

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With 'either/or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is the rule for 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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How do you treat indefinite pronouns in subject-verb agreement?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'anybody' are treated as singular and take singular verbs.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for titles of books, movies, or organizations?

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Titles of books, movies, or organizations are treated as singular and take a singular verb.

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What is the correct verb form for 'a number of' vs 'the number of'?

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'A number of' takes a plural verb, while 'the number of' takes a singular verb.

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How do you handle subjects that are separated by phrases?

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Ignore the phrases that separate the subject and verb; focus on the main subject for agreement.