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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Example of subject-verb agreement with a singular subject: 'The cat _______ on the mat.'

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The correct answer is 'sits'. The complete sentence is 'The cat sits on the mat.'

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Example of subject-verb agreement with a plural subject: 'The dogs _______ in the yard.'

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The correct answer is 'play'. The complete sentence is 'The dogs play in the yard.'

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

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

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Example of a compound subject: 'Tom and Jerry _______ friends.'

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The correct answer is 'are'. The complete sentence is 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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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 should agree with the subject closest to it.

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Example of 'or' usage: 'Either the teacher or the students _______ responsible.'

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The correct answer is 'are'. The complete sentence is 'Either the teacher or the students are responsible.'

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things considered as a single unit, such as 'team' or 'flock'.