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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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 agrees with the subject closest to it.

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Example of subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?

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A collective noun (e.g., team, group) can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Nothing about them ________ us reason to be confident'?

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gives.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Only Lisa, not her sisters, ________ attending the university'?

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is.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Where ______ your shoes'?

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are.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Either coach Mike nor his players ________ enough skill to win the championship'?

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have.