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Review the rules of subject/verb agreement by writing a rule and an example. Aim to post 5 different rules and examples. (Complete each one in a separate post.) Then review your classmates' posts and give each one a thumbs up or down depending on if the rule and example are correct.

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Singular subjects have a singular verb.

Example: The dog walks funny.

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Two (or more) singular nouns joined by and makes a plural subject

Example: The elephant and the frog live in different parts of the world.

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The subject is never part of a prepositional phrase.

example: I put my sister on the diet after it worked so well for me.

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A compound subject joined by and requires a plural verb.

Example: Fall and winter are my favorite seasons.

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Each, either, and neither are indefinite pronouns and are always singular.

Example: Each of the problems was solved.

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Every time you see the word each it's singular.

Example: Each boy and girl receives a gift at Christmas.

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In present tense verbs, the verb will be different form depending on whether the subject is singular or plural.

Example- The dog eats meat.

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If you see a phrase surrounded by commas, the subject won't be in there.

Example- The Queen, who has absolute power over her subjects as well as all the dukes and other aristocrats, is rich

Changed: The Queen is rich (which is not the correct way)

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Two (or more) singular nouns joined by ¨and¨ make a plural subject

Ex: The cat and the dog sleep.

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A plural subject requires a plural verb.

example: The students play basketball on Thursday.

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if a compand subject is singular, the verb shoud be singular.

example- the captin and coach of the team has been sacked.

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Two (or more) singular nouns joined by AND make a plural subject.

Example: Chickens and pigs are both a part of the bird family.

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compound subjects joined by or or nor.

example: Vivian or Mark writes the editorial.

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Depending on the tense of the sentence, we can tell the tense of the verb.

Example: When I was younger, I enjoyed making cookies.

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1: A compound subject joined by "and" requires a plural verb the only exceptions are (Spring and Summer are my favorite seasons)

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Rule 1

In the present tense, Singular verbs end with suffixes. Plural verbs do not

Example: single verb: references Plural: Agree

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When ¨each¨ or ¨every¨ precedes two or more singular nouns joined by ¨and¨, you have singular subjects.

Ex: Every boy and girl in the class needs to complete the work

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Two (or more) singular nouns joined by "and" make a plural Subject

Example: Tyrone, as well as his cousins, hopes that grandma brings her famous brownies and peach pie that drip with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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Each, either, anyone, and any word ending with one, body, or thing are always singular because they are indefinite pronouns.

Ex. Each student and volunteer receives an invitation.

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The subject may not be the word immediately in front of the verb; in fact, it probably isn't

Example- The dog in the yard is barking

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more then one singular noun join to make a plural subject

Example: The dog Plays catch with the boy

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An indefinite pronoun used as a subject must agree with its verb.

Example: Is Lacey or Kelann the winner for student body president?

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Either, or, neither, nor, not only, but also, and each you need to use caution and read the surrounding bits of the sentence.

Example: At the construction site, neither Bob nor Joe wanted to work on the weekend, but they was already behind on the project.

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When a subject follows a verb, they still must agree in number.

Example:In this envelope are several newspaper clippings.

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When EACH or EVERY precedes two (or more) singular nouns joined by AND, you have a SINGULAR subject.

Example: Each boy and girl at this school has to wear a uniform.

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When using conjunctions like either .... or, neither .... nor, not only .... but also, you have to choose the one closest to the verb.

Ex: Not only the students, but also the teacher wants to go on vacation.

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When a subject follows a verb, they must agree in number.

Example: Inside the box are important papers.

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Each or Every preceding 2 or more single subjects automatically makes a single subject.

Example: Each vegetable, seasoning, and ingredient is vital for a good meal.

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You can look at the tense of verbs in other sentences nearby, as most of the time the passage as a whole will be set in a particular tense, so that you can check the largest context to see which tense is appropriate.

Example- The waiter took the orders.

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A compound subject joined by and requires a plural verb.

Example: Even though it's midnight, Lacey nor Kelann are not back from the cow pasture.

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If two subjects are present, the subject closer to the verb is the only one to give attention to.

Ex. Neither the students nor the teachers want to stay at school long.

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An indefinite pronoun used as a subject must agree with its verb. Some indefinite subjects are always singular. Other indefinite pronouns are always plural. (anyone, someone, no one, both, others , all , more, none)

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Two or more singular subjects joined by or or nor require a singular verb.

Example: Neither the trainees nor their instructor uses shortcuts.

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when a subject follows a verb , they still must agree in number

(In this envelope are several newspaper clippings)

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An indefinite pronoun used as a subject must agree with its verb.

Example: "Each of the students has a book."

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The number= Singular

A number= Plural

Example 1: The number of students at the dance was inconceivable.

Example 2: A number of students were found on campus after hours.

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Here and there are never the subject; subjects come after the verb.

Example: The missing tool was not here or there.

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Indefinite pronouns are always singular

-one, -thing, -body

Ex: Everybody has to wear the uniform

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Here and there are never the subjects. The subjects will come after the verb.

Example: Here are the books that Thomas and Darlene need for their research, and here are the earplugs that you'll require once they both doze off in boredom and start snoring.

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using compond subject to be joined by or or nor. example- even though its late, steven nor timmy are back home yet

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When a prepositional phrase comes between a subject and its verb, it does not affect subject-verb agreement.

Example: My mom and dad have chosen me to give a speech at my grandma's funeral.

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I dentifined pronoun that agrees with its verb

Example: there was many paitings on the wall.

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Prepositions are small words, like of, in, or on, that show a relationship between two words (usually two nouns).

Example- The dog in the yard.

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Plural subjects need a plural verb

Ex: The students need to pay attention

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Indefinite pronouns are always singular even when they seem plural (Anyone, Anybody, Anything, Each, Either, Neither)

Example: Everybody sat at the table

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a prepositonal prahse between a subject and the verb

example: the missing ball was not here or anywhere

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Rule: If the events of the sentence is in past tense, the verb should be past tense

Example: Next year, our team will win 30 games.

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Hear and there are never subjects.

Ex. Here are the cookies that Suzie and Larry need for their party.

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Two (or more) singular subjects joined by NOR or OR require a singular verb

Example: Neither the teacher nor the students stay here all day.

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Here and there are never the subject. The subject will come before the verb. Here are the books that Thomas and Darlene need for their research, and here is the earplugs that you'll require once they both doze off in boredom and start snoring