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What verb form should be used with the subject 'everyone'?
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Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement
Neither Nor Usage
- Use a singular verb when neither and nor are used together to connect two singular nouns or phrases.
- Example: Neither the boy nor the girl is going to the party.
- If one of the nouns or phrases is plural, use a plural verb.
- Example: Neither the boys nor the girl are going to the party.
Either Or Usage
- Use a singular verb when either and or are used together to connect two singular nouns or phrases.
- Example: Either the boy or the girl is going to the party.
- If one of the nouns or phrases is plural, use a plural verb.
- Example: Either the boys or the girls are going to the party.
Indefinite Pronouns Agreement
- Use a singular verb with the following indefinite pronouns:
- anyone
- everyone
- someone
- no one
- each
- either
- neither
- Example: Everyone is invited to the party.
- Use a plural verb with the following indefinite pronouns:
- both
- few
- many
- several
- all
- some
- Example: Both are coming to the party.
Quantitative Nouns Agreement
- Use a singular verb with quantities that are considered as a single unit:
- a sum of money
- a period of time
- a distance
- a weight
- Example: Five dollars is enough to buy a ticket.
- Use a plural verb with quantities that are considered as separate units:
- a number of items
- a variety of things
- Example: A number of people are attending the meeting.
Collective Nouns Agreement
- Use a singular verb with collective nouns that refer to a single unit:
- family
- team
- group
- company
- Example: The family is going on a vacation.
- Use a plural verb with collective nouns that refer to individual members:
- the members of the team
- the employees of the company
- Example: The members of the team are working together.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Neither Nor Usage
- Neither...nor connects two singular nouns or phrases, use a singular verb.
- One plural noun or phrase makes the verb plural.
- Examples: Neither the boy nor the girl is going to the party. / Neither the boys nor the girl are going to the party.
Either Or Usage
- Either...or connects two singular nouns or phrases, use a singular verb.
- One plural noun or phrase makes the verb plural.
- Examples: Either the boy or the girl is going to the party. / Either the boys or the girls are going to the party.
Indefinite Pronouns Agreement
- Singular verbs with: anyone, everyone, someone, no one, each, either, neither.
- Examples: Everyone is invited to the party.
- Plural verbs with: both, few, many, several, all, some.
- Examples: Both are coming to the party.
Quantitative Nouns Agreement
- Singular verbs with: a sum of money, a period of time, a distance, a weight.
- Examples: Five dollars is enough to buy a ticket.
- Plural verbs with: a number of items, a variety of things.
- Examples: A number of people are attending the meeting.
Collective Nouns Agreement
- Singular verbs with: family, team, group, company (single unit).
- Examples: The family is going on a vacation.
- Plural verbs with: members of the team, employees of the company.
- Examples: The members of the team are working together.
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Learn about the rules for using singular or plural verbs with neither nor and either or in sentences, including examples to illustrate the correct usage.
