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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We use a singular verb 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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We 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 correct verb form for 'She _____ a book.'?

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The correct verb form is 'reads'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'They _____ to the park.'?

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The correct verb form is 'go'.

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What is the rule for using 'either/or' with verbs?

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When using 'either/or', the verb should agree with the nearest subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Either the cat or the dogs _____ outside.'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Neither the teacher nor the students _____ in the classroom.'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Each of the cookies _____ delicious.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'A pair of shoes _____ on the floor.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is'.