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English for Tourism & Hospitality (102) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh
Subject - Verb Agreement
Singular subjects take singular verbs. Plural
subjects take plural verbs. This is easy to do in simple
sentences, but it's harder in complex sentences.
When the subject and verb are separated, you have
to ignore what's in between and just look at the subject
and the verb. Usually the subject comes first in a
sentence.
When the sentence order is reversed, you have to
look carefully for the subject and verb to be sure they
agree.
Indefinite pronouns (everybody, everyone, anyone,
anything) take a singular verb. Just remember "-body", "-
one", and "- thing.
The pronouns who, which, and that can be either
singular or plural. It depends on the noun they are taking
the place of. When those pronouns take the place of a
singular noun, they need a singular verb. When they take
the place of a plural noun, they need a plural verb. Select
the correct tense (singular or plural) for the verbs in the
following sentences.
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