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Which rule states that subjects containing distances, time, and money should always use a singular verb?
Which rule states that subjects containing distances, time, and money should always use a singular verb?
- Exceptions to the 'Of' Rule: A Lot, Some, & All
- Compound Subjects Using the Word 'And'
- One of Something vs. Two or More of Something
- Distance, Time, and Money Use a Singular Verb (correct)
Which situation calls for a singular verb when using subjects joined by 'and'?
Which situation calls for a singular verb when using subjects joined by 'and'?
- Exceptions to the 'Of' Rule: A Lot, Some, & All
- Plural & Singular Subjects with 'Or,' 'Either/Or,' & 'Neither/Nor'
- Compound Subjects Using the Word 'And' (correct)
- Two Singular Subjects with 'Or,' 'Either/Or,' & 'Neither/Nor'
When should a plural verb be used with compound subjects using the word 'and'?
When should a plural verb be used with compound subjects using the word 'and'?
- When the compound subject is two subjects joined by 'and' (correct)
- When the subjects describe one thing or idea
- When the compound subject contains distances, time, and money
- When a singular verb is used with compound subjects
Which of the following correctly demonstrates the subject-verb agreement rule with 'neither/nor'?
Which of the following correctly demonstrates the subject-verb agreement rule with 'neither/nor'?
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In which scenario does the noun closest to the verb determine whether it should be singular or plural?
In which scenario does the noun closest to the verb determine whether it should be singular or plural?
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