Subject-verb agreement is a fundamental grammatical rule that ensures the verb in a sentence

agrees in number with the subject. Here are some key points to remember:

1. Singular Subjects: Singular subjects take singular verbs.

o Example: She walks to school every day.
2. Plural Subjects: Plural subjects take plural verbs.
o Example: They walk to school every day.
3. Exceptions:
o Indefinite Pronouns: Some indefinite pronouns, such as everyone, somebody,
nobody, etc., are singular and take singular verbs.
 Example: Everyone wants to go.
o Collective Nouns: Depending on context, collective nouns can take singular or
plural verbs.
 Example: The team is winning. (singular verb) vs. The team are arguing.
(plural verb)
4. Compound Subjects:
o Joined by "and": If subjects are joined by "and" and refer to different things, use
a plural verb.
 Example: Tom and Jerry are friends.
o Joined by "or" or "nor": Use a verb that agrees with the nearer subject.
 Example: Neither the cat nor the dog is hungry.
5. Subjects with "each" or "every": Singular verbs are used with subjects preceded by
each or every.
o Example: Every student has a textbook.
6. Subjects with "either/or" or "neither/nor": The verb agrees with the nearer subject.
o Example: Either the manager or the employees are responsible.
7. Inverted Subjects: In questions and sentences starting with "there" or "here," the verb
agrees with the subject that follows the verb.
o Example: There is a problem with the computer. (singular)

Understanding and applying these rules correctly helps in maintaining clarity and correctness in
writing and speaking English.