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 'Anyone'?

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The correct verb form is 'needs' because 'anyone' is treated as a singular subject.

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

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The correct verb form is 'recommend' because 'both' is a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'The crew'?

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The correct verb form is 'calls' because 'crew' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'Some of the effects'?

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The correct verb form is 'include' because 'some' refers to a plural noun.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'Some of the serious consequences'?

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The correct verb form is 'are' because 'some' refers to a plural noun.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'crew', or 'family'.

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How do you determine the correct verb form with collective nouns?

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