What is subject-verb agreement?
Subject Verb Agreement Flashcard

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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.
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When do we use 'was' instead of 'were'?
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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).
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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 (singular) or as individuals (plural). For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).
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How do you determine the correct verb when using 'either/or' or 'neither/nor'?
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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').
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Identify the correct sentence: 'Neither the flowers nor the trees ___ blooming.'
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The correct sentence is 'Neither the flowers nor the trees are blooming.' (Use 'are' because 'trees' is plural.)
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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. For example, 'The cat and dog are playing.'
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What is the correct verb form for 'everybody'?
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The correct verb form for 'everybody' is singular, so we use 'was'. For example, 'Everybody was happy.'
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