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ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

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A flowchart illustrating the decision-making process for subject-verb agreement, covering singular/plural subjects, collective nouns, compound subjects, and special cases like 'each,' 'every,' 'either
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Subject-Verb Agreement Concept Map

Subject-Verb Agreement Concept Map

The map in words

  • Subject Verb Agreement
    • Basic Rules
      • Singular Subject
        • Singular Verb
      • Plural Subject
        • Plural Verb
      • Person Agreement
        • First Person
        • Second Person
        • Third Person
    • Compound Subjects
      • Joined by AND
        • Plural Verb
      • Joined by OR
        • Singular Verb
      • Either Or Neither Nor
        • Nearest Subject Rule
      • Same Person Thing
        • Singular Verb
    • Collective Nouns
      • Group as Unit
        • Singular Verb
      • Individual Members
        • Plural Verb
      • Examples
        • Team Crew Committee
    • Intervening Phrases
      • As Well As
        • First Subject Rule
      • With Together With
        • First Subject Rule
      • Phrases with OF
        • First Part Rule
    • Special Cases
      • Indefinite Pronouns
        • Each Every One
        • Few Many Several
      • Quantifiers
        • A Number Of
        • The Number Of
      • Fractions Percentages
        • Quantity vs Number
      • Proper Nouns
        • Plural Form Singular Meaning
    • Relative Pronouns
      • Antecedent Agreement
      • Who Which That
      • One of Those

Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Overview

Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Overview

The map in words

  • Subject Verb Agreement
    • Basic Rules
      • Singular with Singular
      • Plural with Plural
      • Person Agreement
    • Compound Subjects
      • Joined by AND
        • Usually Plural
        • Same Thing Singular
      • Joined by OR
        • Singular Verb
      • Either Or Neither Nor
        • Nearest Subject Rule
    • Collective Nouns
      • Single Unit
        • Singular Verb
      • Individual Members
        • Plural Verb
    • Special Cases
      • Each Every
        • Always Singular
      • Few Many Several
        • Always Plural
      • A Number Of
        • Plural Verb
      • The Number Of
        • Singular Verb
    • Intervening Phrases
      • As Well As
      • Along With
      • Together With
      • Ignore for Agreement
    • Irregular Nouns
      • Plural Form Singular Meaning
      • Always Plural
      • Proper Nouns
      • Quantities as Units

Subject-Verb Agreement Decision Tree

Subject-Verb Agreement Decision Tree

The map in words

  • Identify the Subject
    • Is subject compound?
      • Yes: Joined by AND?
        • Yes: Use plural verb
          • Apply Verb
        • No: Joined by OR/NOR?
          • Yes: Match nearest subject
          • No: With/Along with?
            • Yes: Match first subject only
      • No: Collective noun?
        • Yes: Acting as unit or individuals?
          • Unit: Singular verb
          • Individuals: Plural verb
        • No: Phrase between subject and verb?
          • Yes: Ignore phrase match main subject
          • No: Match subject directly

A verb must agree with its subject in number and person.

A verb must agree with its subject in number and person.

The map in words

  • A verb must agree with its subject in number and person.
    • Singular and plural agreement
    • Two singular nouns joined by and
    • Two nouns expressing one idea
    • Collective nouns
    • Linking phrases with as well as and similar expressions
    • Either or and related pairs
    • Special singular subjects
    • Each and every before two nouns joined by and

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject include Basic Rule of Agreement, Special Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement, Special Subjects and Quantities, Relative Pronouns and Of Phrases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject connect: Subject-Verb Agreement Concept Map; Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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