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Agreement of an
indefinite or collective subject and verb |
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REMEMBER: |
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1) The following subjects are singular: |
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anyone
anything
each
either
everyone
everything |
neither
no one
nothing
what
whatever
whoever |
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2) The following subjects are plural: |
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Avoid using plural verbs with singular subjects.
Avoid using singular verbs with plural subjects.
Avoid using a present verb after that in the pattern. |
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EXAMPLE: |
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Incorrect: |
Everyone who majors in architecture and
fine arts study History of Art. |
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Correct: |
Everyone who majors in architecture
and
fine arts studies History of Art. |
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