Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject
ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer
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See them allWhat is subject-verb agreement?
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A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.
Which verb form matches a singular subject?
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A singular subject takes a singular verb. Example: Parul was playing in the park yesterday.
Which verb form matches a plural subject?
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A plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: The children were playing in the park yesterday.
What happens when two or more singular nouns are joined by and?
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They take a plural verb. Example: The boy and his friend were going out to play football.
When do two nouns joined by and take a singular verb?
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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.
What is a collective noun as a whole?
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A collective noun used as a single unit takes a singular verb. Example: The team is confident about its win.
What happens when a collective noun refers to individual members?
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It takes a plural verb. Example: The police are investigating the case.
How does a subject with as well as affect the verb?
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The verb agrees with the first subject. Example: My sister, as well as my aunt, has come to visit me.
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