Subject Verb Agreement Flashcard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subject-verb agreement?
Back
Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with its verb. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do we use 'was' instead of 'were'?
Back
We use 'was' for singular subjects (e.g., he, she, it, and singular nouns) and 'were' for plural subjects (e.g., they, we, and plural nouns).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct verb form for collective nouns?
Back
Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit (singular) or as individuals (plural). For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the correct verb when using 'either/or' or 'neither/nor'?
Back
When using 'either/or' or 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the noun closest to it. For example, 'Either the teacher or the students are going' (students is closest, so use 'are').
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct sentence: 'Neither the flowers nor the trees ___ blooming.'
Back
The correct sentence is 'Neither the flowers nor the trees are blooming.' (Use 'are' because 'trees' is plural.)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?
Back
When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb. For example, 'The cat and dog are playing.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct verb form for 'everybody'?
Back
The correct verb form for 'everybody' is singular, so we use 'was'. For example, 'Everybody was happy.'
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