Subject-verb agreement is a grammar rule that means the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. This rule helps make sentences clear and grammatically correct.

1. Subject-Verb Agreement
• Mastering the Basics of Grammar
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2. Introduction
• Subject-Verb Agreement means the subject
and verb in a sentence must agree in number.
• Singular subjects take singular verbs.
• Plural subjects take plural verbs.

3. Basic Rule
• Singular subject + singular verb:
• Example: "She walks to school."
• Plural subject + plural verb:
• Example: "They walk to school."

4. Examples of Common Rules
• 1. I and you always take plural verbs:
• Example: "I go", "You run"
• 2. Indefinite pronouns (everyone, nobody) are
singular:
• Example: "Everyone is happy."
• 3. Collective nouns (team, group) are usually
singular:
• Example: "The team wins."

5. Be Careful With...
• Words between the subject and verb:
• Example: "The box of crayons is missing."
• Subjects joined by 'and' are usually plural.
• Subjects joined by 'or'/'nor' – verb agrees with
the nearest subject.

6. Tricky Subjects
• Each, either, neither – singular:
• Example: "Neither student was late."
• Both, few, many – plural:
• Example: "Both teachers are present."

7. Practice Sentences
• 1. The dogs (bark/barks) loudly every night.
• 2. My brother and sister (lives/live) in Cebu.
• 3. Neither of the answers (is/are) correct.
• 4. The committee (has/have) made a decision.
• 5. Everyone (enjoy/enjoys) the new game.

8. Review
• Make sure the subject and verb agree in
number.
• Check for tricky words and phrases in the
sentence.
• Re-read the sentence to ensure it sounds
correct.

9. Conclusion
• Subject-verb agreement is key to clear and
correct writing.
• Practice helps master the rules.
• Use examples and patterns to guide you.

10. Q&A
• Any questions?
• Let’s clarify any confusing rules or examples.