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 we 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 we 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 'Neither...nor'?

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When using 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'Either...or'?

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When using 'either...or', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

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How does 'and' affect subject-verb agreement?

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

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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, which can affect verb agreement.

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Example of a singular subject with a singular verb.

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The cat runs fast.

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Example of a plural subject with a plural verb.

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The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher and the students are excited'?

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The subject is 'The teacher and the students', which is plural.