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    Subject - Verb Agreement

     Presented by Prahit Narsaria


    What is subject verb agreement ?
     The term ‘subject-verb agreement’, just like the
    name suggests, refers to the agreement
    between the subject and the verb. This is
    mainly with reference to singular and
    plural nouns/pronouns that act as subjects .
    Rules for subject verb agreement
     The concept of subject-verb concord matters
    the most when using the present tenses. The
    simple past and simple future tenses have the
    same verbs used irrespective of the subject in
    the sentence.

     Following are the rules for subject – verb


    agreement :-
    Rule 1

     Singular subjects take singular verbs, and


    plural subjects take plural verbs:

    Example :-
     Singular subject: The cat is sleeping.
     Plural subject: The cats are sleeping.
    Rule 2

     Compound subjects joined by "and" usually


    take a plural verb:

     Example :-
     John and Mary are going to the party
    Rule 3

     If the compound subject refers to a single


    entity or idea, it takes a singular verb:

     Example :-
     Bread and butter is his favorite snack.
    Rule 4
     Subjects joined by "or" or "nor" require a verb
    that agrees with the nearer subject:

     Example :-
     Neither the dog nor the cats are causing any trouble.
    (Since "cats" is nearer to the verb, we use a plural
    verb.)
    Rule 5

     n sentences beginning with "there is" or


    "there are," the subject follows the verb:

    Example :-
     There is a book on the table.
    Rule 6

     Collective nouns can be singular or plural


    depending on context:-

     Example :-
     The team is playing well. (Treating "team" as a single
    unit.)
     The team are arguing about strategy. (Treating
    "team" as individuals.)
    Rule 7

     Indefinite pronouns like "everyone,"


    "someone," "anyone," etc., are singular and
    take singular verbs:

     Example :-
     Everyone is welcome to join.
    Rule 8

     Titles of books, movies, and other works take


    singular verbs:

     Example :-
     "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic novel.
    Rule 9
     Expressions of time, measurement, and
    amount are usually singular:

     Example :-
     Five miles is a long way to walk.
    Rule 10

     Some nouns that are plural in form but


    singular in meaning take singular verbs:

     Example :-
     Mathematics is her favorite subject.
    QUESTIONS ROUND

     Following are some questions regarding


    Subject – Verb Agreement :-
    Question 1
     Which of the following sentences demonstrates
    correct subject-verb agreement?

     a) The team are practicing hard for the match.


    b) The team is practicing hard for the match. c)
    The team were practicing hard for the match
    Answer

     b) The team is practicing hard for the match.


    (Correct subject-verb agreement)
    Question 2
     Select the sentence that illustrates correct
    subject-verb agreement:

     a) Neither John nor Mary is coming to the


    party
     . b) Neither John nor Mary are coming to the
    party
    Answer

    a) Neither John nor Mary is coming to the party.


    (Correct subject-verb agreement)
    Question 3
     Identify the sentence with proper subject-verb
    agreement:

     a) The news on the radio are surprising.


     b) The news on the radio is surprising.
    Answer

     b) The news on the radio is surprising. (Correct


    subject-verb agreement)
    Question 4
     Which sentence shows correct subject-verb
    agreement?

     a) Every student in the class have completed


    their homework.
     b) Every student in the class has completed
    their homework.
     c) Every student in the class has completed his
    or her homework.
    Answer

    b) Every student in the class has completed their


    homework.
    (Correct subject-verb agreement, but "their"
    should be replaced with "his or her" for formal
    writing)
    Question 5
     Choose the sentence with the appropriate
    subject-verb agreement:

     a) Five miles are a long distance to walk.


     b) Five miles is a long distance to walk.
    Answer

     b) Five miles is a long distance to walk.


    (Correct subject-verb agreement)
     You can ask questions if you want
    THE END

     THANKS FOR
    WATCHING

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