Subject Verb Agreement Essay Example

these nouns, they become singular. For instance, 'The pair of scissors is on the table' and '*The pair of pants needs ironing'. Lastly, there is a contrast between "a number of" and "VS."

The class has fifteen students grammatically. However, some students were late for class. The verb remains singular as it relates to the number. 'The number' is the subject of this sentence, modified by 'of students'. The phrase 'A number of' indicates several or some. Hence, several students and some students were late for class. In these sentences, 'students' is the subject while 'some', 'several', and 'a number of' act as modifiers.

When dealing with fractions, percentages, amounts, and distances that are not followed by an of phrase, a singular verb is used. For instance, $7.50 is the minimum wage and five miles is the average distance I run. To determine whether to use a singular or plural verb when using words like percent, fraction, part, majority, some, all, none, remainder etc., consider the noun in your of phrase (object of the preposition). If it is singular, then use a singular verb.

When the object of a preposition is plural, a plural verb should be used. For example, if we consider the sentence "fifty percent of the pie has disappeared," where "pie" is the object of the preposition "of", it can also be phrased as "fifty percent of the pies have disappeared," with "pies" being the object.

The words majority and minority can be used differently in terms of quantity. When referring to an unspecified number that is more or less than 50%, a singular verb should be used: for instance, "the

majority holds no strong views" or "a small minority indicates it supports the proposal." However, when representing a specific percentage, either a singular or plural verb can be used. For example, "a 75% majority have/has voted against the measure" or "a 10% minority are/is opposed to the measure."

If majority/minority refer to a particular group of people, they require a plural verb: for instance, "a majority of Canadians have voted for change" or "a minority of students are willing to pay more." Additionally, expressions involving time, money, and distance usually take a singular verb. For example "$10 is a great deal of money to a child."

Walking ten kilometers is too far. Six weeks isn't sufficient. Singular phrases that represent arithmetical operations are generally used. Correct: Four minus two equals two. Correct: Four minus two is two. 9) Quantifiers, such as all, most, many, more, some, none, few, both, each, and every, exist. Certain quantifiers are singular, some are plural, and some can be either. Always select a suitable verb when the subject contains a quantifier.

When using a quantifier to modify an uncountable (mass) noun, opt for a singular verb. Consider the following examples: For count nouns, I only one of the boys is sick. The men were alone. Apples are rotten. For non-count nouns, I * One Some of the water is impure. * Three of Most of the wine is red. * Several of A lot of the bread is gone Both, Neither, and Either * Both Tom and Jerry are here. * Either Pat or Jake is coming. * Neither dogs nor cats are allowed in the office. * Either Mrs.. Smith

or her kids were at the party. Neither Jims parent's nor his sister was at the party. I I