Subject Verb Agreement Practice (For a Grade)

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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 'either/or' and 'neither/nor' constructions?

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In 'either/or' and 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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Example of subject-verb agreement with 'neither/nor':

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Neither the cat nor the dogs are outside.

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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 collective noun with singular verb:

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The team wins the championship.

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Example of collective noun with plural verb:

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The team are arguing among themselves.

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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 that share the same verb.

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Example of a compound subject:

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Tom and Jerry are friends.