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 'somebody'?

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The correct verb form is singular, so 'somebody receives' is correct.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'some'?

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The correct verb form is plural, so 'some include' is correct.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'nobody'?

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The correct verb form is singular, so 'nobody hears' is correct.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'many'?

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The correct verb form is plural, so 'many realize' is correct.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'some adults'?

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The correct verb form is plural, so 'some have' is correct.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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An example of a collective noun is 'team', which is treated as singular when referring to the group as a whole.

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How does the presence of phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

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