SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

1. SS ----SV
2. PS -----PV
3. SS+SS ----SV (OR, NOR, NEITHER NOR, EITHER OR)
4. PS+PS-----PV (OR, NOR, NEITHER NOR, EITHER OR)
5. SS+PS-----PV (OR, NOR, NEITHER NOR, EITHER OR)
6. PS+SS------SV (OR, NOR, NEITHER NOR, EITHER OR)
7. SS+SS------PS (AND)
8. PS+PS------PV (AND)
9. SS + PS …..PV (AND)
10. PS+SS…. SS (AND)
11. SS+SS ------SV ( Same idea or person)
12. SS + Prepositional Phrase (ignore this)……SV / PV
(RULE OF PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES)
13. SIP (Singular Indefinite Pronoun) …..SV
14. PIP (Plural Indefinite Pronoun) …..PV
15. ODD MAN OUT: All / Some / More / Most

Noun

Countable ( & Uncountable

Plural Will take ( Will always be
Plural Nouns) singular)

16. Pronouns: Each / Every / Everybody / Every one …..SV

17. Pronouns: Neither and Either …..SV
18. Words that occur in pair …..PV. (If we use pair of in the
beginning of these words ……SV)
19. TMD / S ………SV ( Time , Money , Distance)
20. Adverbs of Places…Ignore and find the main subject.
Agree with that.
21. Collective Noun……SV ( denoted different Idea ….PV)
22. Maths, News, Economics…..SV
23. Relative Pronoun ( Who / that / which…ignore go to the
subject directly in front of them and agree verb with the
subject)
 SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

RULE 1
 Singular subjects have singular verb
Jim plays cricket
Jim ________________ (play) cricket
He plays cricket
S+V+O
India succeeds in controlling Covid
The boy plays cricket
 Plural Subjects have plural verb
The boys play cricket

Exercise:
1. Sheila ________________ (write) a letter every evening.
2. Birds ________________ (fly) to warmer places in winter.
3. My parents ________________ (travel) to new destinations every year.
4. My brother ________________ (like) to watch football on weekends.
5. The dog ________________ (bark) loudly at night.
6. The sun ________________ (shine) brightly in the morning.
7. The students ________________ (prepare) for their final exams
diligently.
8. Cars ________________ (need) regular maintenance to function well.
9. A teacher ________________ (explain) the lesson clearly to the
students.
10. The children ________________ (play) in the park after school.
RULE 2 ( EITHER…OR; NEITHER…. NOR; OR; NOR)

 The brother and the Sister (Two singular subjects + OR / NOR /

EITHER OR NEITHER NOR)
The brother OR the Sister IS playing

 The boys and the girls (Two Plural subjects + and)

The boys NOR the girls are writing their exams

 The teacher and the students (one singular and one Plural +and)
EITHER the teacher OR the students are attending the seminar
NEITHER the students NOR the teacher is attending the
seminar

EXERCISE
1. Either the cat or the dog ________________ sleeping on the couch.
2. The players or the spectators ________________ cheering loudly.
3. Either the student or the supervisor ________________ responsible for
the submission.
4. Neither the principal nor the teachers ________________ attending the
meeting.
5. Either the teacher or the students ________________ presenting the
project.
6. The pen or the pencil ________________ on the table.
7. Either the manager or the assistant ________________ responsible for
the report.
8. Neither the doctor nor the nurse ________________ available right
now.
9. Neither the books nor the notebooks ________________ organized
properly.
10. Either the chairs or the tables ________________ broken in the hall.
11. Neither the librarian nor the books ________________ available today.
12. Either the mother or the children ________________ preparing for the
festival.
13. Neither my brother nor my sister ________________ coming to the
party.
14. Either the boys or the girls ________________ going to clean the
classroom.
15. Neither the cats nor the dogs ________________ allowed inside the
house.

RULE 3 (Two subjects + conjunction “and” )

 The brother and the Sister (Two singular subjects + and)
The brother and the Sister are playing together

 The boys and the girls (Two Plural subjects + and)

The boys and the girls are writing their exams

 The teacher and the students (one singular and one Plural +and)
The teacher and the students are ( be form)attending the seminar
The students and the teacher is attending the seminar

 Same idea + and

The director and actor is the award winner.
My friend and Colleague is the best performer of the financial year
(Sandeep)
My friend and My Colleague are the best performer of the financial year
( Sandeep and Devendra)

The actor and the director are the award the winners
The director and the actor are the award winners

The singer and lyricist is my best friend.

The singer and the lyricist are my best friends
My colleague and friend is very knowledgeable
My friend and colleague _Lives____________ with me in my room (Live) (1)
My friend and my colleague _______Live ___________ with me in my room
(2)

EXERCISE
1. The cat and the dog ________________ in the garden.
2. My mother and my father ________________ dinner together every
evening.
3. The pen and the notebook ________________ to me.
4. The principal and the students ________________ in the annual event.
5. The singer and the dancer ________________ at the event.
6. The players and the coaches ________________ their victory after the
match.
7. The boys and the girls ________________ a friendly match.
8. My neighbors and relatives ________________ visiting us for the
festival.
9. A teacher and a scientist ________________ the importance of
education.
10. The students and the teachers ________________ a cultural program
together.
11. The books and the notebooks ________________ scattered on the
table.
12. The child and the parents ________________ the meeting together.
13. The scientist and the team ________________ on a new invention.
14. The trees and the flowers ________________ beautifully in the garden.
15. The doctor and the nurses ________________ the patients with care.
16. The author and poet ________________ well-known for his thought-
provoking works.
17. My friend and guide ________________ always there to support me.
18. The actor and director ________________ attending the awards
ceremony.
19. My siblings and friends ________________ celebrating my birthday.
20. The captain and the players ________________ for the match.
21. My teacher and mentor ________________ helping me achieve my
goals.
22. The singer and songwriter ________________ (is) releasing a new
album next month.
23. My friends and colleagues ________________ planning a group trip.
24. The directors and actors ________________ attending the film festival.
25. The mentors and guides ________________ inspiring the students.

RULE 4 (Together with, Along with, As well as)

Manoj along with his friends is attending the conference

along with his friends ARE attending the conference (1)

Manoj IS attending the conference (2)

The board of directors as well as the CEO are present in the meeting
The board of directors and the CEO is present in the meeting

The CEO along with the board of directors is present in the meeting
The CEO and the board of directors are present in the meeting

The will together with the documents is in the safe deposit

The will and the documents are in the safe deposit

EXERCISE
1. The captain, along with the team members, ________________
planning the strategy.
2. The teacher, as well as the students, ________________ excited about
the field trip.
3. The principal, together with the staff, ________________ organizing the
annual day event.
4. Rahul, along with his siblings, ________________ visiting their
grandparents this weekend.
5. The artist, as well as the musicians, ________________ performing at
the concert.

RULE 5 ( Anyone, Someone, No one)

Any student in the class is present today.
No one in the class is attending the meeting

EXERCISE:
1. Anyone in the group ________________ eligible to participate in the
competition.
2. Someone in the team ________________ responsible for organizing the
event.
3. No one in the office ________________ working on the weekend.
4. Anyone in the audience ________________ free to ask questions after
the presentation.
5. Someone from the crowd ________________ helping the injured
person.

RULE 6 ( Every, Every body and Each)

Every student has to finish the assignments
Each of the students is present in the prayer meet

EXERCISE:
1. Every employee ________________ to attend the weekly meeting.
2. Each of the players ________________ ready for the match.
3. Everybody in the hall _______________waiting for the guest speaker.
4. Every book on the shelf ________________ to the library.
5. Each of the participants ________________ required to submit their
project by Friday.
RULE 7 (NONE) EXCEPTIONAL RULE
None of them claims to finish the report
None of them claim to finish the report
None of the students claim to finish the report
None claims to finish the report
"None" can be used as a subject, and the choice between singular and
plural verbs depends on what follows "None" (whether the noun is
countable or uncountable):
1. When the noun is singular or uncountable, we use a singular verb.
2. When the noun is plural, we use a plural verb.
Examples with Singular Noun (Uncountable or Singular):
1. None of the milk is left in the fridge.
(Milk is uncountable, so we use the singular verb "is.")
2. None of the information was helpful.
(Information is uncountable, so "was" is used.)
3. None of the equipment is working.
(Equipment is uncountable, so "is" is used.)
4. None of the advice is applicable here.
(Advice is uncountable, so "is" is used.)
5. None of the news is true.
(News is uncountable, so "is" is used.)
Examples with Plural Noun:
1. None of the students are absent today.
(Students are countable, so we use the plural verb "are.")
2. None of the books are available.
(Books are countable, so we use the plural verb "are.")
3. None of the players are injured.
(Players are countable, so "are" is used.)
4. None of the chairs are broken.
(Chairs are countable, so we use the plural verb "are.")
5. None of the flowers are blooming yet.
(Flowers are countable, so "are" is used.)
EXERCISE
1. None of the students ________________ (is) absent from class today.
2. None of the equipment ________________ (is) working properly.
3. None of the books ________________ (are) available in the library right
now.
4. None of the employees ________________ (is) taking a break at the
moment.
5. None of the children ________________ (are) playing outside because
of the rain.

RULE 8 ( Several / Few / Both / Many)

Several houses are burnt
Few of the students are present in the class

EXERCISE
1. Several of the students ________________ (are) attending the extra
class.
2. Both of the books ________________ (are) on the table.
3. Many of the employees ________________ (are) participating in the
workshop.
4. Few of the people ________________ (were) aware of the changes in
the schedule.
5. Several of the chairs ________________ (are) broken and need repair.
RULE 9 ( Some, More, Most)
Some of the houses are newly built
Most of the houses were recently constructed

Some oil is left in the pan

Some food is in the fridge

EXERCISE
1. Some of the students ________________ (are) absent today.
2. More of the employees ________________ (are) working remotely this
week.
3. Most of the information ________________ (was) accurate in the
report.
4. Some of the books ________________ (were) misplaced in the library.
5. More of the participants ________________ (are) joining the webinar
tomorrow.
RULE 10 ( COLLECTIVE NOUNS)
A herd of cattle is grazing
The team is performing well in the project
The team are staying at different location

The batch is taking the assessment on 24th January

The batch are reporting to various location

The jury is expected to give the verdict this afternoon

The jury are having difference in opinion about the verdict

EXERCISE
1. The team ________________ (is) ready to present its findings.
2. The family ________________ (is) planning a vacation to the
mountains.
3. The class ________________ (are) submitting their assignments at
different times.
4. The board members ________________ (are) attending meetings in
various cities.
5. The staff ________________ (is) working on the new project proposal.
6. The team ________________ (are) staying at different hotels for the
competition.
7. The jury ________________ (are) divided on the verdict.
8. The group ________________ (are) taking individual approaches to the
task.
9. The audience ________________ (is) waiting for the concert to begin.
10. The committee ________________ (has) made a decision regarding
the budget.

RULE 11 ( neither / EITHER)

Neither of the girls is present for the class
Either of the girls is participating in the competition

EXERCISE
1. Neither of the books ________________ (is) available in the library.
2. Neither of the answers ________________ (is) correct.
3. Either of the applicants ________________ (has) the necessary
experience for the job.
4. Either of the two options ________________ (is) acceptable.
5. Neither of the students ________________ (has) completed the
assignment.
6. Neither of the teachers ________________ (is) free this afternoon.
7. Either of the reports ________________ (is) due by tomorrow.
8. Either of the teams ________________ (is) ready for the final match.
9. Either of the solutions ________________ (is) effective.
10. Neither of the movies ________________ (is) worth watching.

RULE 12 ( GLASS / JEANS / PANTS/ TROUSERS)

My jeans are to be washed

Pair
A pair of jeans is to be purchased

EXERCISE
1. A pair of jeans ________________ (is) lying on the chair.
2. These jeans ________________ (are) too tight for me.
3. The pants ________________ (are) being altered for the fitting.
4. A pair of pants ________________ (is) hanging in the closet.
5. A pair of trousers ________________ (is) ready for ironing.
6. My jeans ________________ (are) in the laundry basket.
7. His trousers ________________ (are) too long for him.
8. A pair of glasses ________________ (is) on the table.
9. A pair of shoes ________________ (is) under the bed.
10. The trousers ________________ (are) on sale at the store.

RULE 13: (Miles, Pounds, Gallons)

Ten miles is a long walk
250 pounds is expensive
25 gallons of water is too heavy to carry.

EXERCISE
1. One mile ________________ (is) equivalent to 1.6 kilometers.
2. A gallon of milk ________________ (is) enough for the week.
3. Ten pounds ________________ (are) required to complete the order.
4. Several gallons ________________ (are) needed to fill the tank.
5. One pound ________________ (is) approximately 0.45 kilograms.
6. Five miles ________________ (are) left to reach the destination.
7. Two miles ________________ (are) too far for a quick walk.
8. Ten pounds ________________ (are) required to complete the order.
9. Several gallons ________________ (are) needed to fill the tank.
10. Three gallons ________________ (are) enough for the recipe.

RULE 14: (Maths / Physics / Logistics / Statistics / News)

Maths is a difficult subject

The news is hearbreaking

EXERCISE
Set 1: Singular Form (When referring to the subject as a whole)
1. Maths ________________ (is) a challenging subject for many students.
2. Physics ________________ (is) my favorite subject in school.
3. Logistics ________________ (is) an essential part of supply chain
management.
4. Statistics ________________ (is) important for analyzing data in
various fields.
5. News ________________ (is) available on multiple platforms now.
Set 2: Plural Form (When referring to individual topics or items within the
subject)
1. The maths problems ________________ (are) difficult to solve.
2. The physics experiments ________________ (are) being conducted in
the laboratory.
3. The logistics challenges ________________ (are) increasing with the
growing demand.
4. The statistics reports ________________ (are) being updated regularly.
5. The news articles ________________ (are) updated every hour on the
website.
Explanation:
• Maths, Physics, Logistics, Statistics, News are treated as singular
when referring to the subject as a whole, so they take a singular verb
(e.g., "Maths is...").
• When referring to individual aspects or items within the subject,
they take a plural verb (e.g., "The maths problems are...").
RULE 15 (here / there)

There are 2 tables in the class room

There is a table in the class room.
Here is the book you were looking for

EXERCISE
1. There ________________ (is/are) a lot of books on the table.
2. Here ________________ (is/are) the keys you were looking for.
3. There ________________ (is/are) a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
4. Here ________________ (is/are) my friends from college.
5. There ________________ (is/are) a car parked outside the building.
RULE 16 ( Who, which, That)
Dr Kalam was one of the scientists who were a part of the Pokran
test
John is one of the poet who has a great imaginative skills
Jaipur is one of the Cities that have recorded the highest temperature
Jaipur is one of the city that has recorded the highest temperature

EXERCISE
1. Mumbai is one of the cities that ________________ (has/have) a vibrant
culture.
2. This is one of the countries that ________________ (has/have) a rich
history of art and culture.
3. The author who ________________ (was/were) invited to the
conference shared valuable insights.
4. The student who ________________ (is/are) sitting in the front row is
my friend.
5. The books which ________________ (was/were) on the table have been
moved.
6. The team that ________________ (has/have) been practicing hard won
the championship.
7. The teacher who ________________ (was/were) giving the lecture is
very knowledgeable.
8. The scientist who ________________ (was/were) working on the project
made significant discoveries.
9. The team that ________________ (has/have) been working on the
project is very dedicated.
10. The students who ________________ (is/are) attending the seminar are
very motivated.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Here's the mixed set of exercises:
1. Either the cat or the dog ________________ (is) sleeping on the
couch.
2. The pen and the notebook ________________ (belong) to me.
3. The students and the teachers ________________ (organize) a
cultural program together.
4. Neither of the teachers ________________ (is) free this afternoon.
5. The teacher, as well as the students, ________________ (is) excited
about the field trip.
6. Several of the students ________________ (are) attending the extra
class.
7. A pair of jeans ________________ (is) lying on the chair.
8. The dog ________________ (bark) loudly at night.
9. Neither the books nor the notebooks ________________ (are)
organized properly.
10. One mile ________________ (is) equivalent to 1.6 kilometers.
11. The players or the spectators ________________ (are) cheering
loudly.
12. My mother and my father ________________ (cook) dinner together
every evening.
13. The sun ________________ (shine) brightly in the morning.
14. None of the students ________________ (is) absent from class
today.
15. My friend and guide ________________ (is) always there to support
me.
16. There ________________ (is/are) a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
17. The children ________________ (play) in the park after school.
18. The board members ________________ (are) attending meetings in
various cities.
19. Either the teacher or the students ________________ (are)
presenting the project.
20. More of the employees ________________ (are) working remotely
this week.
21. Neither of the students ________________ (has) completed the
assignment.
22. Several of the chairs ________________ (are) broken and need
repair.
23. Neither of the books ________________ (is) available in the library.
24. My parents ________________ (travel) to new destinations every
year.
25. The team ________________ (is) ready to present its findings.
26. Every employee ________________ (has) to attend the weekly
meeting.
27. Some of the books ________________ (were) misplaced in the
library.
28. The singer and dancer ________________ (perform) at the event.
29. The students who ________________ (is/are) attending the seminar
are very motivated.
30. The cat and the dog ________________ (play) in the garden.
31. Either the manager or the assistant ________________ (is)
responsible for the report.
32. A pair of trousers ________________ (is) ready for ironing.
33. There ________________ (is/are) a car parked outside the building.
34. The team that ________________ (has/have) been working on the
project is very dedicated.
35. Everyone in the team ________________ (is) excited about the
outcome.
36. None of the equipment ________________ (is) working properly.
37. The principal and the students ________________ (participate) in
the annual event.
38. Neither the librarian nor the books ________________ (are)
available today.
39. The staff ________________ (is) working on the new project
proposal.
40. A pair of glasses ________________ (is) on the table.
41. Every book on the shelf ________________ (belongs) to the library.
42. Neither of the answers ________________ (is) correct.
43. The captain and the players ________________ (prepare) for the
match.
44. Either the cat or the dog ________________ (is) sleeping on the
couch.
45. Someone in the team ________________ (is) responsible for
organizing the event.
46. The author and poet ________________ (is) well-known for his
thought-provoking works.
47. The children ________________ (are) playing outside.
48. The team members ________________ (are) staying at different
hotels for the competition.
49. Neither the principal nor the teachers ________________ (are)
attending the meeting.
50. The scientist who ________________ (was/were) working on the
project made significant discoveries.
51. My brother ________________ (like) to watch football on weekends.
52. The pants ________________ (are) being altered for the fitting.
53. Neither of the teachers ________________ (is) free this afternoon.
54. The team ________________ (is) ready to present its findings.
55. Either the manager or the assistant ________________ (is)
responsible for the report.
56. Every employee ________________ (has) to attend the weekly
meeting.
57. Someone in the team ________________ (is) responsible for
organizing the event.
58. The committee ________________ (has) made a decision regarding
the budget.
59. The author who ________________ (was/were) invited to the
conference shared valuable insights.
60. A pair of shoes ________________ (is) under the bed.
61. Neither of the movies ________________ (is) worth watching.
62. The players and the coaches ________________ (celebrate) their
victory after the match.
63. The jury ________________ (are) divided on the verdict.
64. The trees and the flowers ________________ (bloom) beautifully in
the garden.
65. Some of the students ________________ (are) absent today.
66. The team ________________ (is) working on a new project proposal.
67. The teacher and the students ________________ (organize) the
event.
68. Neither of the reports ________________ (is) due by tomorrow.
69. The team that ________________ (has/have) been practicing hard
won the championship.
70. More of the participants ________________ (are) joining the webinar
tomorrow.