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The document discusses subject-verb agreement and common problems that arise. It provides examples of situations that can cause confusion, such as pronouns like "everyone" being singular even though they seem plural. It also discusses how verbs are determined by whether a pronoun refers to something countable or not. The document concludes with an interactive quiz to test subject-verb agreement.
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This document discusses the rules for subject-verb agreement in English. It provides 21 rules for determining whether a subject takes a singular or plural verb. Some key points covered include:
1. Singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs.
2. There/there is followed by a singular noun and there/there are followed by a plural noun.
3. Indefinite pronouns like each, neither, either, and everybody take singular verbs while pronouns like many and both take plural verbs.
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These rules outline subject-verb agreement and describe when singular and plural verbs are used. Rule 1 states that singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs. Rule 2 says indefinite pronouns like anyone and everyone are always singular. Rule 3 explains that some indefinite pronouns like all and some can be singular or plural depending on whether the thing referred to is countable. The document provides several examples for each rule to illustrate proper subject-verb agreement.
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1. Collective nouns can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group or individuals are meant.
2. Nouns ending in "s", including proper nouns and some disease names, take a singular verb.
3. Titles of works are singular even if plural in form.
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This document provides guidelines for subject-verb agreement in English. It explains that singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs. It discusses compound subjects joined by "and" or "or" and how to determine if the verb should be singular or plural. It also covers indefinite pronouns, collective nouns, sentences beginning with "here" or "there", words ending in "s", units of measurement, and titles as subjects. The document aims to help both native and non-native English speakers properly select the correct verb form to match the subject.
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1. Singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs.
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3. Indefinite pronouns like each, neither, either, and everybody take singular verbs while pronouns like many and both take plural verbs.
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1. Collective nouns can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group or individuals are meant.
2. Nouns ending in "s", including proper nouns and some disease names, take a singular verb.
3. Titles of works are singular even if plural in form.
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4. With "either-or" and "neither-nor", focus on the noun closest to the verb to determine if it's singular or plural.
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Subject-verb agreement rules dictate that:
1. Singular subjects require a singular verb form while plural subjects require a plural verb form.
2. When subjects are joined by "and", they take a plural verb form unless the subjects themselves are already plural.
3. Irregular plural nouns like "children" and "oxen" still follow subject-verb agreement rules.
Expressions of time, money, weight or volume take singular verb forms even though they are plural in form. Proper identification of the subject is needed when sentences begin with "there" or "here".
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This document discusses subject-verb agreement rules and common problems. It notes that singular subjects require singular verbs and plural subjects require plural verbs. Pronouns like everyone, somebody, and nobody are always singular. Phrases between subjects and verbs, verbs with pronouns like all or some, and phrases like together with can confuse agreement. When either and neither are alone, they are singular. Verbs for third person singular subjects like he, she, it add an 's'. The document provides examples to test understanding of these rules.
Subject verb agreement
This document provides rules and examples for subject-verb agreement in English. It states that singular subjects require singular verbs and plural subjects require plural verbs. However, it notes there are exceptions, such as amounts of money or units of measurement taking singular verbs. Fractions can be singular or plural depending on the "of" phrase. Adjectives used as nouns are considered plural. Compound subjects with "each" or "every" require plural verbs. Abstract nouns take singular verbs. Pronouns like "everyone" seem plural but are singular. The verb accompanying pronouns like "all" and "some" depends on if the item is countable. The document provides examples testing subject-verb agreement and
442566754-SUBJECT-VERB-AGREEMENT-PPT-pptx.pptx
This document discusses rules for subject-verb agreement in English grammar. It explains that verbs must agree with their subjects in number, either being singular or plural. It provides examples of regular and irregular plural forms, and covers special cases like compound subjects, sentences beginning with "there" or "here", and expressions involving time, money, weight or volume. The document aims to help the reader properly select the correct verb form to match the subject in various situations.
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irregular_verbs.ppt
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Unit 2 - Strategies for conversation using "actually".
Unit 3 - Present simple vs present continuous, conditionals, showing surprise.
Unit 4 - Future plans using "going to" and present continuous, indirect objects, conversation strategies.
Unit 5 - Past simple, questions and answers, countable and uncountable nouns, vocabulary.
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Questions questions[1]
The document provides guidance on forming yes/no and WH- questions in English. It discusses using forms of the verb "be" like "is" and "are" to form questions in the present progressive tense. For yes/no questions with verbs like "do", "does", and "did", it explains starting the question with the verb. For WH- questions, it outlines placing the WH- word first followed by the appropriate form of "do", "does", or "be" plus the subject and verb. Examples are given for forming different types of questions based on statements.
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The document provides an overview of English grammar, covering topics such as parts of speech, sentences, verbs, nouns, pronouns, tenses, and more. It includes definitions and examples for each concept. The main menu lists over 30 grammar topics that are further explained in the document.
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Verb Subjagree
- 1. Subject-Verb Agreement A Project LA Activity
- 14. Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
- 15. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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- 18. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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- 21. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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- 27. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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- 30. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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- 36. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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- 42. CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .