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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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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Basic Rule of Agreement, Special Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement, Special Subjects and Quantities.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • A verb must always agree with its subject in number and person.
  • Singular subjects take singular verbs.
  • Plural subjects take plural verbs.
  • Two or more singular nouns joined by and take a plural verb.
  • If the joined nouns express one idea, the verb may be singular.
  • Collective nouns as a whole take singular verbs.
  • Collective nouns referring to individual members take plural verbs.
  • The meaning of the sentence decides the verb.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Any sentence with two nouns joined by and must take a plural verb.

A collective noun always takes a plural verb because it refers to many people.

With as well as, with, in addition to, together with, and along with, the verb agrees with the nearest noun.

Memory Tips

A verb agrees with its subject in number and person

Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs

Two singular nouns joined by and take a plural verb

Two nouns that refer to the same person or idea take a singular verb

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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.
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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