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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'He/She/It'?

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The correct verb form is singular, for example, 'He runs.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'They'?

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The correct verb form is plural, for example, 'They run.'

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What do we do with 'or' in a subject?

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When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. For example, 'The cat or the dogs are outside.' (dogs is nearest, so use 'are').

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What is an example of a subject with a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group. For example, 'The team wins.' (team is singular, so use 'wins').

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

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When subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb. For example, 'The cat and dog play together.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'One of the students'?

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The correct verb form is singular, for example, 'One of the students loves math.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'A group of friends'?

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The correct verb form is singular, for example, 'A group of friends is going to the park.'