Lecture #3 – Subject–Verb Agreement | Functional English
Lecture #3 – Subject–Verb Agreement Definition: Subject–Verb Agreement is a grammatical rule stating that the verb must agree with its subject in number (singular or plural) and person. --- Rule #1: Singular and Plural Subjects If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. Examples: The boy is playing. The boys are playing. She plays the piano. He works very hard. My friends like movies. The class studies together. We work in the same office. --- Rule #2: Two Singular Subjects Joined by "and" When two singular subjects are connected by and, the verb becomes plural. Examples: Ali and Ahmed are playing. The teacher and supervisor are attending the class. The dog and the cat are having lunch. My brother and I live in Karachi. Honesty and kindness make a person great. Exceptions: If two nouns refer to the same person or idea, the verb remains singular. Bread and butter is my favourite breakfast. My friend and guide is h...