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This document provides an overview of rules for subject-verb agreement (SVA) in sentences. It outlines 7 main rules: 1) plural verbs with subjects joined by "and", 2) singular verbs with parenthetical subjects, 3) verbs agreeing with closest subject for "either/or" subjects, 4) singular verbs with "neither" or "either" as subject, 5) verbs agreeing with subject after "there" or "here", 6) singular verbs with indefinite pronouns, and 7) singular verbs with sums of money, periods of time, and distances. Examples are provided to illustrate each rule.

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This document provides an overview of rules for subject-verb agreement (SVA) in sentences. It outlines 7 main rules: 1) plural verbs with subjects joined by "and", 2) singular verbs with parenthetical subjects, 3) verbs agreeing with closest subject for "either/or" subjects, 4) singular verbs with "neither" or "either" as subject, 5) verbs agreeing with subject after "there" or "here", 6) singular verbs with indefinite pronouns, and 7) singular verbs with sums of money, periods of time, and distances. Examples are provided to illustrate each rule.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Pronunciation and
Accent Neutralization

Training
Assessment
GRAMMAR Grammar

Industry Customer
Familiarization Service
Subject-Verb
R
A
I
S M
B AM W
C A Agreement
GR VIE
RE
Singular Subject = Singular Verb
Plural Subject = Plural Verb
Except for I/We = Plural Verb

Subject Verb
Singular *without ‘s’ with ‘s’
Plural with ‘s’ without ‘s’
SVA When two or more subject is connected by “and”,
Rule #1: they will require a PLURAL VERB.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The candy and the card is lying on the table.


B. The candy and the card are lying on the table.

1. The tickets and the vouchers (was, were) sent to you on Monday.
2. Special rules and charges (is, are) applicable for reservations made on
Independence Day.
SVA If two or more subjects are connected by “with, as well
Rule #2: as, together with, etc.” they are considered parenthetical.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Brenda, as well as her baby, have gone for a stroll.


B. Brenda, as well as her baby, has gone for a stroll.

1. The billing address, as well as the shipping address, (has, have) been
updated on the account.
2. The insurance paper with the receipts (needs, need) to be sent to be to the
reservation office.
If two or more subjects are connected by
SVA “either/or, neither/nor, ” the verb is in
Rule #3:
agreement to the subject nearest to it.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Stacy’s house caught fire. Neither the police nor the insurance guys has spoken
to her.
B. Stacy’s house caught fire. Neither the police nor the insurance guys have spoken
to her.

1. Neither a health certificate nor a prescription (works, work) as an ID Proof.


2. Either a passport or a Driver’s license (is, are) used as an ID Proof.
SVA If “neither” or “either” is the subject of a sentence,
Rule #4: use a singular verb.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Neither of these dresses is good enough for this party!


B. Neither of these dresses are good enough for this party!

1. (Is, Are) neither of you interested in the air miles plan?


2. Would you like me to arrange a call back for you or do you want to call us back?
Either (is, are) fine with us.
When the verb comes before the subject as in there
SVA Rule
or here sentences, it agrees with the subject that
#5:
immediately follows the verb.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. There seem to be a system glitch.


B. There seems to be a system glitch.

1. There (is, are) problems in the software.


2. Here (is, are) the following names.
SVA Indefinite pronouns such as everyone,
Rule #6: everybody require a singular verb.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Each member of the reading club like reading before bed.


B. Each member of the reading club loves reading before bed.

1. Each member of the family (needs, need) to carry an ID proof.


2. Nobody can (claims, claim) the money beside you.
SVA Sums of money, periods of time and
Rule #7: distance require a singular verb.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Two hours is very less for this examination.


B. Two hours are very less for this examination.

1. I understand five thousand dollars (is, are) a lot of money.


2. Ten dollars (is, are) our charge for each money transfer.

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