 17  Rule 5. Sentences often have more than one subject, more than one verb, or pairs of subjects and verbs. Examples: I like cake and he likes ice cream. Two pairs of subjects and verbs He and I like cake. Two subjects and one verb She lifts zveights and jo%s daily. One subject and two verbs Subject and Verb Agreement Basic Rule. The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. Note The trick is in knowing whether the subject is singular or plural. The next trick is recognizing a singular or plural verb. Hint: Verbs do not form their plurals by adding an s as nouns do. In order to determine which verb is singular and which one is plural, think of which verb you would use with he or she and which verb you would use with they. Example: talks, talk Which one is the singular form? Which word would you use with he? We say, ''He talks.'' Therefore, talks is singular. We say, ''They talk.'' Therefore, talk is plural. Rule 1. Two singular subjects connected by or or nor require a singular verb. 17 |
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