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 with a collective noun?

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A singular verb is used with a collective noun when the group is being considered as a single unit.

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Example of a sentence with a collective noun and singular verb.

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The team wins the championship.

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When do you use a plural verb with a compound subject?

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A plural verb is used with a compound subject when two or more subjects are joined by 'and'.

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Example of a sentence with a compound subject and plural verb.

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John and Mary are going to the party.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb and are joined by a conjunction.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with plural subjects?

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With plural subjects, the verb must also be in the plural form.

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Example of a sentence with a plural subject and plural verb.

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The students are completing their homework.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with singular subjects?

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With singular subjects, the verb must be in the singular form.

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Example of a sentence with a singular subject and singular verb.

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The book is sitting on the shelf.