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 do 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 do 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 'either/or' constructions?

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In 'either/or' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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In 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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Example of 'either/or' with a singular subject:

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Either the cat or the dog is outside.

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Example of 'neither/nor' with a plural subject:

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Neither the teachers nor the students enjoy the new policy.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction that share the same verb.

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Example of a compound subject with a plural verb:

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My brother and sister are playing outside.

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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.