Subject Verb Agreement

Subject Verb Agreement

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English

12th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should a singular verb be used?

Back

A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, for example, 'The cat runs fast.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should a plural verb be used?

Back

A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, for example, 'The cats run fast.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?

Back

When two subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb, e.g., 'The dog and the cat are friends.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

Back

When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it, e.g., 'Either the teacher or the students are going to the event.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the presence of phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

Back

Phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' do not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject, e.g., 'The teacher, along with the students, is excited.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for collective nouns?

Back

Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals, e.g., 'The team is winning' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing among themselves' (plural).

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