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 you 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 you 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' constructions?

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In 'either/or' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

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What is the rule for 'neither/nor' constructions?

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

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How do you treat compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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

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How do you treat compound 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 the verb.

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: The cat runs fast.

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The team ______ winning the game'?

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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.