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English Grammar- Lec-9| Subject-Verb-Agreement| English by Jha Mam | SSC BANK CDS NDA
Noun and Noun
Either.....or
Neither.....nor
Noun preposition Noun
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Subject-verb agreement is a grammatical rule that states that the verb must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. In other words, singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs. This agreement ensures clarity and grammatical correctness in sentences.
*Examples:*
1. *Singular subjects and verbs:*
- She *runs* every morning.
- The cat *is* sleeping peacefully.
- He *plays* the piano beautifully.
In these examples, singular subjects ("She," "The cat," "He") take singular verbs ("runs," "is," "plays").
2. *Plural subjects and verbs:*
- They *go* to school together.
- The books *are* on the table.
- The children *were* playing in the park.
Here, plural subjects ("They," "The books," "The children") take plural verbs ("go," "are," "were").
3. *Special cases:*
- *Collective nouns:* These can be singular or plural depending on context.
- The team *is* winning the match. (Singular, referring to the team as a single unit)
- The team *are* arguing among themselves. (Plural, referring to the team members individually)
- *Indefinite pronouns:* Some require singular verbs, while others can be singular or plural.
- Someone *has* left their umbrella here. (Singular, referring to an unspecified person)
- Many *were* present at the meeting. (Plural, referring to an unspecified number)
Subject-verb agreement is essential for maintaining clarity and grammatical correctness in writing. Understanding and applying this rule correctly helps ensure that sentences are grammatically sound and easy to understand.
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