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What is “subject/verb agreement”?: Difference between revisions
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Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase. | |||
*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing. | *'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing. | ||
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"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc. | "Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc. | ||
'''Example sentences:''' | *'''Example sentences:''' | ||
Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.") | Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.") | ||