Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject
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See them allWhat is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement?
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A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. If the subject is singular, the verb is singular. If the subject is plural, the verb is plural. Example: The painting is old (singular).
When two or more singular nouns are joined by 'and', which type of verb is used?
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A plural verb is used. Examples: The baby and her mother were sleeping peacefully. Chemistry and history are my favourite subjects. Blue and red make purple.
What happens when two or more nouns joined by 'and' refer to the same person or express the same idea?
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A singular verb is used because they represent one entity or idea. Examples: Idli and sambar was served to us at lunch. Time and tide waits for none.
How do collective nouns typically agree with verbs?
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Collective nouns are followed by singular verbs when referring to the group as a whole. Examples: The mob is getting violent. A pride of lions lives in this scrubland. The family was going on a trip.
When does a collective noun take a plural verb?
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When the collective noun refers to individual members acting separately, it takes a plural verb. Examples: The family are busy preparing lunch. The police were questioning the suspects.
When subjects are joined by 'as well as', 'with', 'in addition to', which subject determines the verb form?
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The verb agrees with the first subject. Examples: Rohan, as well as his cousins, is participating. The car, with its accessories, costs a lot. The CEO, in addition to board members, was present.
What type of verb is used when two or more singular subjects are joined by 'or'?
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A singular verb is used. Examples: Saysha or Kunal knows where the keys are. Is the judiciary or the legislative responsible for making decisions?
How does the verb agree when using 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'not only...but also'?
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The verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Examples: Either wolves or a fox is lurking. Neither students nor the professor was able. Not only the audience but also panelists were impressed.
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