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What is “subject/verb agreement”?: Difference between revisions
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"Compound subjects joined by ''and'' normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). | "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 ''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). | *'''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. | ||
*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular) | |||