Rule 1: A singular

subject must take

singular verb.
A plural verb must
take a plural verb
e.g. She is very
beautiful.
Rule 2 : A phrase
or clause that
comes between
the subject and the
verb does not
affect the number
of the subject.
e.g. 1. The
president of the
people was
inaugurated.
2. The voters,
together with the
candidates, march
towards the
rotunda.
Rule 3: Two
subjects joined by
and take a plural
verb.
e.g. Food and
music play a big
part in Philippine
culture.
Rule 4: If there are
two singular
subjects that are
joined by nor or
or, use a singular
verb.
e.g. A male or female
is eligible to lead.
Rule 5: If a
singular subject
and a plural
subject are joined
by or or nor, the
verb must agree
with the subject
closest to it.
e.g. Her sisters or
Ana volunteers for
a philanthropic
organization every
summer.
Rule 6: Use a
singular verb when
two or more
subjects connected
by and are
preceded by each,
many a, or many
an.
e.g. Every computer,
printer and fax
machine is marked
for reduction.