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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using a compound subject joined by 'and'?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using a compound subject joined by 'and'?
- The singer and songwriter perform tonight. (correct)
- The car and the truck needs to be washed.
- My brother and I is going to the store.
- Peanut butter and jelly are my favorite snack.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses an indefinite pronoun with subject-verb agreement.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses an indefinite pronoun with subject-verb agreement.
- Someone are knocking at the door.
- Each of the girls bring a dish to pass.
- Everybody have their own opinion.
- Everyone is excited about the trip. (correct)
Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement when the subject is separated from the verb by an intervening phrase?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement when the subject is separated from the verb by an intervening phrase?
- The box of chocolates were a gift from my mother.
- The store, including all the employees, is being remodeled. (correct)
- The quality of the recordings have improved over time.
- The leader of the team, as well as his colleagues, are attending the conference.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a collective noun with appropriate subject-verb agreement, indicating the members acting individually.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a collective noun with appropriate subject-verb agreement, indicating the members acting individually.
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement involving subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'.
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement involving subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'.
Which of the following sentences exhibits correct subject-verb agreement with an indefinite pronoun?
Which of the following sentences exhibits correct subject-verb agreement with an indefinite pronoun?
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'The quality of the apples ___ affected by the recent frost.'?
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'The quality of the apples ___ affected by the recent frost.'?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a collective noun when the members are acting as a unit.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a collective noun when the members are acting as a unit.
Choose the sentence that shows correct subject-verb agreement where the subject follows the verb.
Choose the sentence that shows correct subject-verb agreement where the subject follows the verb.
Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a phrase expressing a quantity or amount?
Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a phrase expressing a quantity or amount?
Flashcards
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
The verb must match the subject in number. Singular subject = singular verb; plural subject = plural verb.
Singular vs. Plural Verbs
Singular vs. Plural Verbs
Usually, singular subjects use verbs ending in -s or -es. Plural subjects use the base form.
Compound Subjects with "and"
Compound Subjects with "and"
When subjects are joined by 'and', the verb is usually plural.
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
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Plural Indefinite Pronouns
Plural Indefinite Pronouns
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Subject-Verb Separation
Subject-Verb Separation
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Collective Nouns
Collective Nouns
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Study Notes
- Subject-verb agreement is a grammar rule where the verb must match the subject in number.
- If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular.
- If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.
Singular and Plural Subjects
- Singular subjects usually take verbs ending in -s or -es.
- Plural subjects take the base form of the verb.
- She writes a letter every day, they write letters every day represents this rule
Compound Subjects
- When two subjects are joined by "and," the verb is usually plural.
- Example: John and Sarah work together.
- If two subjects refer to the same person or thing, use a singular verb.
- Example: Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite dish.
Indefinite Pronouns
- Indefinite pronouns like everyone, somebody, nobody, each, anyone are always singular.
- Example: Everybody loves a good story.
- Words like few, many, several, both are plural.
- Example: Few know the answer.
Subjects Separated from Verbs
- The verb must agree with the subject, not the words in between the subject and verb.
- The book, along with the magazines, is on the table, illustrates this rule
Collective Nouns
- Collective nouns like team, family, group, audience can be singular or plural.
- Use singular if the group is acting as a unit.
- Use plural if the group is acting as individuals.
- The team is winning (acting as a unit) vs. The team are arguing among themselves (acting as individuals) demonstrate this rule
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