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 should a singular verb be used?

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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should a plural verb be used?

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A plural verb should be 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 correct verb form for the subject 'She'?

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The correct verb form is 'makes' because 'She' is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'My friends and I'?

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The correct verb form is 'play' because 'My friends and I' is a plural subject.

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What verb form should be used with 'All applicants'?

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The correct verb form is 'do' because 'All applicants' is a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'The sheriff'?

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The correct verb form is 'takes' because 'The sheriff' is a singular subject.

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What verb form should be used with 'Most people'?

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The correct verb form is 'visit' because 'Most people' is a plural subject.

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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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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb should agree with the subject closest to it.