Key insights

• ⚖️ Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number.
• 📝 The video covers 9 basic rules for subject-verb agreement.
• ⭕ It highlights the need for singular subjects to have singular verbs and plural subjects to have plural verbs.
• ⚙️ Understanding subject-verb agreement is crucial in using either the singular or plural form of a verb, especially when dealing with phrases between the subject and the verb.
• ⭐ Subject-verb agreement rules for special cases like each one, neither, everybody, and nouns ending in s but considered singular.
• 🔍 Study the subject carefully when using verbs; specific words are always considered plural; 'here' and 'there' are not subjects but indicate location.
• 👥 Understanding subject-verb agreement: collective nouns can be singular or plural based on the action of the group.

Q&A

• What should be analyzed for collective nouns in subject-verb agreement?

  For collective nouns, it's crucial to analyze the verb usage to determine whether the group acts as one or individually, as this impacts the correct form of subject-verb agreement.

• Which words are always considered plural in subject-verb agreement?

  Specific words like 'see,' 'sores,' 'tweezers,' 'trousers,' 'shears,' etc., are always considered plural in subject-verb agreement.

• What are the special cases in subject-verb agreement?

  Special cases like each one, neither, everybody, and nouns ending in s (e.g., mathematics, measles, physics) require singular verbs and are important to consider for subject-verb agreement.

• How can one avoid confusion in subject-verb agreement?

  To avoid confusion, finding the subject is vital in analyzing the sentence. Additionally, speaking the words out loud without the s at the end for special cases can help.

• What should be considered when dealing with 'or' and 'nor' in subject-verb agreement?

  When dealing with 'or' or 'nor,' use the subject closest to the verb. Also, if there is a phrase between the subject and verb, consider the subject as the determining factor for the verb form.

• What are the exceptions for pronouns 'I' and 'you' in subject-verb agreement?

  There are exceptions for pronouns 'I' and 'you' with plural action verbs. For instance, 'I walk at the park' is an example of this exception.

• Can you provide examples of singular and plural subject-verb agreement?

  Certainly! Singular subjects use singular verbs, for example, 'Idina sings beautifully.' Plural subjects use plural verbs, as in 'The boys go to church.'

• What does the video cover about subject-verb agreement?

  The video covers 9 basic rules for subject-verb agreement, including the importance of matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs.

• What is subject-verb agreement?

  Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. It emphasizes the need for singular subjects to have singular verbs and plural subjects to have plural verbs.

• 00:08 The video discusses the subject-verb agreement in English grammar and explains the 9 basic rules in a simple and understandable way. It emphasizes the importance of matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs.
• 01:27 Understanding subject-verb agreement: singular and plural forms, exceptions for pronouns 'I' and 'you', compound subjects connected by 'and' use plural verbs.
• 03:06 Understanding subject-verb agreement is crucial in using either the singular or plural form of a verb, especially when dealing with phrases between the subject and the verb.
• 04:34 Subject-verb agreement rules for special cases like each one, neither, everybody, and nouns ending in s but considered singular. Use singular verbs for these special cases and avoid confusion by speaking the words out loud without the s at the end.
• 06:18 Study the subject carefully when using verbs; specific words are always considered plural; 'here' and 'there' are not subjects but indicate location
• 07:49 Understanding subject-verb agreement: collective nouns can be singular or plural based on the action of the group. Analyzing the verb usage is crucial for determining the correct form.