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 must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. Example: 'The child was playin…
When two or more singular nouns are joined by 'and', which verb form is used?
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A plural verb is used when two or more singular nouns are joined by 'and'. Example: 'The boy and his friend were going out to play football.' The subjects combine to form a plural subject requiring a …
What happens when two or more nouns refer to the same person or express the same idea?
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A singular verb is used when two or more nouns refer to the same person, thing, or express the same idea. Example: 'Bread and butter is a staple breakfast' (single food item) or 'The politician and pr…
How do collective nouns behave with verbs?
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Collective nouns generally take singular verbs when referring to the group as a whole unit. Example: 'The team is confident about its win.' However, when referring to individual members, they take plu…
When subjects are joined by 'as well as', 'with', 'together with', which subject determines the verb?
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The verb agrees with the first subject when joined by phrases like 'as well as', 'with', 'in addition to', 'together with', 'along with'. Example: 'My sister, as well as my aunt, has come to visit me.
What verb form is used when singular subjects are joined by 'or'?
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When two or more singular subjects are joined by 'or', a singular verb is used. Example: 'Manish or Firoz is to be congratulated for the team's victory.' Only one person will be congratulated, so the …
How does the verb agree with 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'not only...but also'?
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The verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Example: 'Either the President or her aides are responsible' (verb agrees with 'aides'). 'Not only the teachers but also the Principal has access' (verb…
What verbs are used with 'each', 'every', 'everyone', 'either', 'neither', and 'one of'?
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These words are followed by singular verbs because they refer to individual items or people. Example: 'Neither sister is willing to accompany me.' 'Each examinee receives a pencil and an OMR sheet.' T…
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