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 correct verb form for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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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 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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What is the correct verb form for 'everybody'?

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'Everybody' is a singular subject and takes a singular verb.

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What is the correct verb form for 'none'?

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'None' can be singular or plural depending on the context; it takes a singular verb when referring to a singular noun and a plural verb when referring to a plural noun.