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 singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb 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 subjects joined by 'and'?

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

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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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How does the phrase 'as well as' affect verb agreement?

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The phrase 'as well as' does not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things and can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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Give an example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

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The team wins the championship.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dogs bark loudly'?

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The subject is 'The dogs', which is plural.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat'?

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The verb is 'sleeps', which agrees with the singular subject 'The cat'.