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ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

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Basic ruleSingular subjectsPlural subjectsAnd ruleSame idea ruleCollective nounsAs well as rule
Card 1Basic rule

What is subject-verb agreement?

Answer

A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

Card 2Singular subjects

Which verb form matches a singular subject?

Answer

A singular subject takes a singular verb. Example: Parul was playing in the park yesterday.

Card 3Plural subjects

Which verb form matches a plural subject?

Answer

A plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: The children were playing in the park yesterday.

Card 4And rule

What happens when two or more singular nouns are joined by and?

Answer

They take a plural verb. Example: The boy and his friend were going out to play football.

Card 5Same idea rule

When do two nouns joined by and take a singular verb?

Answer

When the two nouns refer to the same person, thing, or idea, they take a singular verb. Example: Bread and butter is a staple breakfast in this country.

Card 6Collective nouns

What is a collective noun as a whole?

Answer

A collective noun used as a single unit takes a singular verb. Example: The team is confident about its win.

Card 7Collective nouns

What happens when a collective noun refers to individual members?

Answer

It takes a plural verb. Example: The police are investigating the case.

Card 8As well as rule

How does a subject with as well as affect the verb?

Answer

The verb agrees with the first subject. Example: My sister, as well as my aunt, has come to visit me.

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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.
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