K-12 Study Guide - Final Guide: Preposition And Postposition
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The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. Note: the trick is in knowing whether the subject is singular or plural. The next trick is recognizing a singular or plural verb. Hint: verbs do not form their plurals by adding an s as nouns do. In order to determine which verb is singular and which one is plural, think of which verb you would use with he or she and which verb you would use with they. Two singular subjects connected by "or" or "nor" require a singular verb. Example: my aunt or my uncle is arriving by train today. Two singular subjects connected by "either/or" or "neither/nor" require a singular verb as in. Either kiana or casey is helping today with stage decorations. When i is one of the two subjects connected by "either/or" or "neither/nor", put it second and follow it with the singular verb am.
