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 you 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 should you 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 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 agrees with the subject closest to it.

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

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The phrase 'together with' does not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is the correct verb form for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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

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Example: 'The cat runs fast.' (cat is singular, runs is singular)

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

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Example: 'The dogs bark loudly.' (dogs is plural, bark is plural)

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What is the correct verb form for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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In 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.