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 do we use a singular verb?

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

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When do we use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is 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 rule for 'either/or' constructions?

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

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What is the rule for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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

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

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Compound subjects connected by 'and' usually take a plural verb.

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

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Compound subjects connected by 'or' take a verb that agrees with the subject closest to the verb.

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: The cat is sleeping.

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: The dogs are barking.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher and the students are in the classroom'?

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The subject is 'The teacher and the students' which is plural.