Subject-Verb Agreement Review

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Singular or plural subjects joined by AND take _______________ verbs.

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plural

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Neither of those essays (make, makes) me want to read more. What verb should be used?

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makes

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Plural subjects joined by OR or NOR take a ____________ verb.

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plural

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My collection of stamps (is, are) worth a fortune. What verb should be used?

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is

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The main attraction (is, are) the marching bands. What verb should be used?

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is

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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When a subject is a collective noun, what type of verb does it take?

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A collective noun takes a singular verb when it refers to the group as a single unit.

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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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What is an example of a singular subject?

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An example of a singular subject is 'The cat'.

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What is an example of a plural subject?

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An example of a plural subject is 'The cats'.