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SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT Subjects and verbs must agree in number. -…
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Subjects and verbs must agree in number.
10) Some countable nouns in English such as earnings, goods, odds, surroundings, proceeds, contents, and valuables only have a plural form and take a plural verb.
(FATIHAH)
example :
The contents
of this book
amaze
me.
(NASYITAH)
1) If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too.
Example:
She
reads
every day.
Example:
The percentage of employees who called in sick and the number of employees who left their jobs within 2 years
are
reflective of the level of job satisfaction.
3) When the subject of the sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb.
Example:
The English student and the committee members
read
every day.
2) If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.
Example:
They
write
every day.
Exception: When using the singular "they," use plural verb forms.
Example: The participant expressed satisfaction with their job.
They
are
currently in a managerial role at the organization.
7)When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is closest to the verb. This is also called the rule of proximity
[QURRATU'AINI]
Example: The doctor
or
the associate members
walk
every day.
Example: The associate members or the doctor walks every day.
5) When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb, remember that the verb still agrees with the subject, not the noun or pronoun in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.
(ABBY)
EXAMPLE:
The student
with all the straight A's students
is
very motivated.
EXAMPLE:
The student
, as well as the committee members,
is
excited.
6) When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by "or" or "nor," use a singular verb.
(ABBY)
EXAMPLE:
The manager
nor
the leader
approves
the proposal before proceeding.
4) When there is one subject and more than one verb, the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with the subject.
(ABBY)
EXAMPLE:
They
are
writing a letter and
send
it to the principle
EXAMPLE:
Interviews
are
one way to collect data and
allow
researchers to gain an in-depth understanding of participants.
11) In sentences beginning with "there is" or "there are," the subject follows the verb. Since "there" is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows the verb.
(FATIHAH)
example:
There
are
many
causes
of diabetes.
12) Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but are considered singular and take a singular verb. Some examples are "group," "team," "committee," "family," and "class."
(FATIHAH)
example:
The class
recites
al-Kahfi every week.
8)The words and phrases "each," "each one," "either," "neither," "everyone," "everybody," "anyone," "anybody," "nobody," "somebody," "someone," and "no one" are singular and require a singular verb.
[QURRATU'AINI]
Example: I will offer $10 coupon food to
everyone
who
participates
in this event.
Example:
Nobody
was
available to meet Mr. Holmes at the preferred times.
Example:
Each
one of the patients
was
willing to check their blood test.
9)Noncount nouns take a singular verb.
[QURRATU'AINI]
Example:
Trust is
the key in relationship.
Example:
Kindness affects
many people around the world.
Example:
The information
I found on the topic
was
limited.