Subject/Verb Agreement Study Guide

Subject/verb agreement refers to the fact that the subject and the verb in a sentence must agree in number. In other words, if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

Rules for Subject/Verb Agreement

1. Singular subjects take singular verbs. Example: The dog runs in the park.

2. Plural subjects take plural verbs. Example: The dogs run in the park.

3. When the subject is joined by "and", use a plural verb. Example: Sarah and Emma are best friends.

4. When the subject is a collective noun, use a singular verb if the group is acting as one unit. Use a plural verb if the individuals within the group are acting separately. Example: The team is playing well. (Singular) The team are arguing among themselves. (Plural)

5. For indefinite pronouns like "everyone", "each", "either", "neither", "nobody", "someone", "anybody", use a singular verb. Example: Everyone enjoys the party.