Subject-Verb Agreement
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Subject-Verb Agreement


The subject and verb must agree in number: singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs.

Why it matters: Agreement errors are among the most common grammar mistakes. Mastering this is crucial for grammatical correctness.

Main uses:

  • Singular subjects take singular verbs
  • Plural subjects take plural verbs
  • Collective nouns
  • Special cases: each, every, none, either/neither
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