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 plural verb?

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You should use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person or thing.

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When should you use a singular verb?

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You should use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person or thing.

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

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Example: The dog barks.

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

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Example: The dogs bark.

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What happens when subjects are joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

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What happens when subjects are 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 indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things, such as 'everyone', 'somebody', or 'anyone'.

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How does an indefinite pronoun affect verb agreement?

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Indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural, and the verb must agree with the number of the indefinite pronoun.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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