Grammer SAT Flashcard A1: SVA

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)?

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Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA) is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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When should you use 'is' instead of 'are'?

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Use 'is' when the subject is singular or when referring to a collective noun that is treated as a single unit.

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When should you use 'are' instead of 'is'?

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Use 'are' when the subject is plural or when referring to multiple subjects.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Both the old engine and the new one ___ on a special type of high-octane fuel'?

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The correct verb form is 'run'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'There _____ only one candy left!'?

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The correct verb form is 'is'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'family'.

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How do you determine the correct verb form when using 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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What is the rule for using 'find' in the sentence 'most hikers ___ that altitude sickness is a greater challenge'?

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The correct form is 'find' because 'most hikers' is plural.

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What is the difference between 'has found' and 'find'?

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'Has found' is present perfect tense (singular), while 'find' is simple present tense (plural).

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What is the subject in the sentence 'All of the CDs, even the scratched ones, _____ in the case'?

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The subject is 'All of the CDs', which is plural.