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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'She runs fast.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'They run fast.'

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What is the rule for 'Neither...nor'?

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When using 'Neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. For example, 'Neither the dog nor the cats are here.'

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What is the rule for 'Each'?

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When 'Each' is the subject, it takes a singular verb. For example, 'Each student receives a prize.'

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What is the rule for 'Everyone' and 'Somebody'?

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When 'Everyone' or 'Somebody' is the subject, they take a singular verb. For example, 'Everyone loves ice cream.'

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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 one unit or as individuals. For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).

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What is the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is the verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence that describes what the subject is doing.

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How do you identify the subject in a question?

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In a question, the subject often comes after the verb. For example, 'Are you coming?' (Subject: you).