One of the basic aspects of proper sentence structure is ensuring the correct agreement between the subject and verb.
[Loretta (the subject) and works (the verb) are singular.]
[The siblings (the subject) work (the verb) are plural.]
[A train and a bus (the subject) is plural; therefore, hold (the verb) needs to be plural.]
Neither Jeannie nor I work here.
[I is singular; therefore, work (the verb) needs to be singular.]
The sales team or the directors are not here.
[directors is plural; therefore, are (the verb) needs to be plural.]
[Each worker (the subject) is always singular; therefore, do (the verb) needs to be singular.]
[Several (the subject) is always plural; therefore, were (the verb) needs to be plural.]
Indefinite Pronouns | ||
Any |
(single) |
-body |
Every |
(single) |
-one |
No |
(single) |
-thing |
Some |
(single) |
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Examples of Subject/Verb Agreement
Subject and Verb Agreement | Grammar Rules
Test Yourself on Subject/Verb Agreement
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