Subject/Verb Agreement ACT Prep

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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 you use a singular verb?

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

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb 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 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.

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How does the phrase 'together with' affect subject-verb agreement?

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Phrases like 'together with', 'along with', or 'as well as' do not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit (singular) or as individuals (plural).

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What is the effect of indefinite pronouns on verb agreement?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'each', and 'someone' are always singular and take a singular verb.

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What is the subject-verb agreement 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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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'either/or' constructions?

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