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What is “subject/verb agreement”?: Difference between revisions
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The singularity of a subject is not changed by the introduction of phrases or clauses that appear to change the number of the subject.[http://www.bukisa.com/articles/89756_recognize-intervening-phrases-and-clauses] | The singularity of a subject is not changed by the introduction of phrases or clauses that appear to change the number of the subject.[http://www.bukisa.com/articles/89756_recognize-intervening-phrases-and-clauses] | ||
'''Example:''' Exercise, along with proper rest, is vitally important. | '''Example:''' Exercise, along with proper rest, is vitally important. | ||
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*The Verb is: '''is''' | *The Verb is: '''is''' | ||
When intervening words ending in "s", such as sometimes and always, the "s" ending must be present on a present tense verb if the subject is singular. | When intervening words ending in "s", such as sometimes and always, the "s" ending must be present on a present tense verb if the subject is singular. | ||
'''Example:''' Her driver always makes wrong turns. | |||