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What is “subject/verb agreement”?: Difference between revisions
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"Compound subjects joined by | "Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object. | ||
'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by | '''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145). | ||
*'''Example:''' My friend and colleague Sarah has gone on vacation. | *'''Example:''' My friend and colleague Sarah has gone on vacation. | ||
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*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural) | *'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural) | ||
==Verb Preceding the Subject== | ==Verb Preceding the Subject== | ||