Exception: If the collective noun is not used as a unit, but for different individuals or things, then it takes a verb in the plural. When we use a singular noun as the subject of a verb, we use a singular verb. Plural nouns take on a plural verb: they look for Grade 9 questions. Display questions in all grades. Exception 2: In compound nouns that are traversal and connected, the verb is singular. Article 9 Collective nouns take the verb in the singular, but if individuals are taken separately, the verb may be in the plural. Examples: many objections to the proposal. Answer: (a) is (b) have/had (c) was (d) is (e) has (f) are (g) is (h) was/were (i) was (j) were Here is a compilation of MCQs on free verb agreement for grades 8, 9 and 10 of English grammar. Students can practice the free subject verb of the MCQs (Concord) as added by CBSE in the new exam template. At the end of the multiple-choice questions about the topic submission agreement, the answer key was also provided for reference. Rule 2.
Two or more subtitles or singular pronouns connected by “and” usually assume a plural verb. Examples: Rule 4. If a singular subject is qualified by “everyone”, “everyone”, “ni” or “either”, the verb must be in the singular. Examples: Do you know the boy`s glasses at the back of the class? The subject and verb must match in number and person. 6. Long subject: If a sentence or a long group of words is the subject, care must be taken to ensure that the verb corresponds to the subject: but if these nouns are used without “a pair of”, they take a plural verb: Rule 8. Plural nouns in the form, but singular in the sense assume the verb in the singular. ` Examples: (ii) The second person singular or plural takes a singular verb: Rule 1. A singular subject takes the verb to the singular and a plural subject takes the verb to the plural. Note: All English verbs are plural, we make them singular by adding s or it to the verb.
Examples: (i) Naina goes for a walk every day. (ii) The workers go on strike. When we construct a sentence, the verb and subject must match in number and person. So if the subject is singular number, first person, verb must be singular number. If the subject has a plural number, third person, the verb must be plural number. Section 3. If two singular justifications refer to the same person, the verb must be in the singular. Examples: Choose the correct form of verbs in parentheses in the following sentences: Fill in the gaps with the appropriate verbs based on their subject. a) A dog …………. a faithful animal. (b) Neither my parents nor my relatives …………. present at the party yesterday.
(c) Each of the boys ……………. honest. (d) The whole class as well as the principal, ………. accepted the proposal. (e) Neither Rasipa nor Reeta ………. Present. f) His briefcase and wallet ……. Lost.
(g) Policy …………. his bread and butter. (h) The Committee ……………. has published its report. (i) Three parts of the enterprise …………………. j) Either he or me…. inadvertently. Answer: (a) is (b) where (c) is/what (d) a (e) is/are (f) have (g) is (h) a (i) is (j) out of 18. A singular verb is used with singular pronouns, e.B.
any, that is, neither, person, etc. 13. Collective nouns such as group, crowd, herd, regiment, etc. are usually followed by a singular verb: 20. A collective noun such as jury, committee, family, etc. assumes a singular verb if it is considered a unit. But when they are considered individuals, they take a plural verb: few students who played football missed classes. Article 10[edit] A plural element concerning distance, weight, size, sum of money represents a single number or quantity, the verb must be singular. Examples: Rule 5. When two subjects are connected by one or not yet connected, the verb corresponds to the subject closest to it. Examples: When we construct a sentence, the verb and subject must match in number and person.
So, if the subject of the singular number is the first person, the verb of the singular number must be. If the subject has a plural, third-person number, the verb must be a plural number. Question 3. Specify a verb in space based on its subject. (a) No news …………….. Good news. Rule 1: If there are two subjects in a sentence that are through and connected, the verb is always in the plural. Choose the correct form of the verb that corresponds to the subject. Exception: In a sentence or, either/or, neither, if the subject is composed, that is, one subject is singular and the other plural, then the verb corresponds to the noun or pronoun closest to it. In these sentences, the introduction by correspondence and the bed & breakfast are compound names. Exception 3: If two singular nouns refer to the same person or thing, even if they are through and connected, the verb is singular.
Rule 3: Two singular subjects connected by or, either/or, do not require a singular verb. 12. Singular nouns with plural verb: Some nouns that appear to be singular in the form adopt a plural verb: 10. PluralNames: The title of a book, the name of a house or hotel in the plural takes a singular verb: Q64. This set of questions ____________ Some nouns, which seem to be plural in form when preceded by a pair, take a singular verb, e.B. shoes, scissors, pants, etc. Article 5. When two subjects are connected by one or the other, the verb corresponds to the subject closest to it. Examples: Directions: Underline the correct verb in these sentences.
1. The girl or her sisters (watch, watch) TV every day. 2. Rohan (doesn`t like, doesn`t like) sports. 3. His classmates or the boy (study, study) before a test. 4. One of the cookies (is, are) is missing. 5. A lady with 10 dogs (live, live) in this big house. 6. Mumps (are, are) very serious.
7. The committee (decides, decides) when it is adjourned. 8. Our team (is, is) the best. 9. Everyone (appreciates, appreciates) a good song. 10. Either (is, are) appropriate. Article 11 Nouns such as food, furniture, dishes, stationery, etc. are singular, so the verb must be singular. Examples: Basic rule: A singular subject (she, bear, car) takes a singular verb (is, goes, shines), while a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Example: Rule 6: Use a singular verb with distances, periods, sums of money, etc. if it is considered a unit. .
