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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CCSS.L.3.1F

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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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CCSS.L.3.1F

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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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CCSS.L.3.1F

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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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CCSS.L.3.1F

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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.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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How does the presence of collective nouns affect verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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Examples of collective nouns include 'team', 'flock', 'family', and 'committee'.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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How do indefinite pronouns affect subject-verb agreement?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'someone', and 'each' are considered singular and take singular verbs.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'every' and 'each'?

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The words 'every' and 'each' are always followed by a singular verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for amounts and quantities?

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When referring to amounts or quantities, the verb agrees with the noun that represents the amount, which is often singular.

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CCSS.L.3.1F