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Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

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Overview

Agreement of the verb with its subject means that the verb must match the subject in number and person. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs. Correct agreement is essential for clear and standard English writing.

Key Concepts

A verb must always agree

A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

When two or more singular nouns

When two or more singular nouns are joined by and, the subject becomes plural and takes a plural verb.

When two nouns refer to

When two nouns refer to the same person, thing, or idea, the verb remains singular.

A collective noun takes a singular

A collective noun takes a singular verb when it is treated as one unit. It takes a plural verb when the individual members are being considered separa

With as well as

With as well as, with, in addition to, together with, and along with, the verb agrees with the first subject.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that a verb must agree with its subject in number and person.
  • Identify singular and plural subjects correctly.
  • Apply special rules for collective nouns, paired subjects, and joined subjects.
  • Use correct verb forms with phrases such as as well as, either...or, and neither...nor.
  • Recognise special subject types such as plural-form singular nouns, always-plural nouns, and proper nouns that look plural.

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Key topics in Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject include Subject-Verb Agreement Concept Map, Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Overview, Subject-Verb Agreement Decision Tree. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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