Subject Verb Agreement One shot | NCERT Class 9th English Preparation | CBSE 2023-24 Exam

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Understanding subject-verb agreement rules is crucial for exam success, with key points including using singular verbs for singular subjects and plural verbs for plural subjects. Exceptions and specific cases, like collective nouns and phrases with "each" or "every," further clarify when to use singular or plural verbs.

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  • Understanding subject-verb agreement involves knowing rules like using singular verbs for singular subjects and plural verbs for plural subjects, exceptions for certain cases, and specific guidelines for conjunctions and collective nouns.
  • Specific examples like "Singular Scenery of Naal" and "Potri" illustrate how singular and uncountable subjects impact subject-verb agreement, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unique cases within the broader rules of grammar.

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Recent questions

  • What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

    Ensuring subject and verb match in number and person is crucial for clear communication.

  • How do you determine if a subject requires a singular or plural verb?

    A singular subject needs a singular verb, while a plural subject requires a plural verb.

  • When should a singular verb be used with collective nouns?

    Collective nouns usually take a singular verb, but exceptions exist in certain cases.

  • Can you provide examples of singular and uncountable subjects?

    Scenery of Naal and Potri are singular and uncountable subjects.

  • How does subject-verb agreement apply to phrases with "each" or "every"?

    Phrases like "every apple arrived on time" follow the rule of singular subject-verb agreement.

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Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement Rules in Minutes

  • Subject Verb Agreement video to learn in 20-30 minutes
  • Importance of understanding rules for exam questions
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  • Explanation of subject-verb agreement: agreement in number and person
  • Rule 1: Singular subject requires singular verb, plural subject requires plural verb
  • Rule 2: Subjects joined by "and" use plural verb
  • Exception: Two singular subjects representing the same person are considered singular
  • Rule 3: Verb with "and," "or," or "nor" should be placed with the second subject
  • Rule 4: When subject is a period of time, distance, or sum of money, use singular verb
  • Rule 5: Subjects followed by "as well as," "along with," etc., use verb with first subject
  • Rule 6: Use singular verb with "anybody," "nobody," "anything," etc.
  • Rule 7: Collective nouns usually take singular verb, but can be plural in certain cases

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Singular Scenery and Language Rules Explained

  • Singular Scenery of Naal and Entering Scenery, with trees and mountains, is singular and cannot be counted.
  • Potri, a sizzle marbles of language, is singular and uncountable, like furniture which includes tables and chairs.
  • Rule No. 12 states that a singular verb follows each, every, many, or of title, making phrases like "every apple arrived on time" singular.
  • Rule No. 15 explains that a subject with a fraction or percentage can be singular or plural based on what comes after "of," such as "half of the money has come" being singular.
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