University of Duhok

College of Basic Education

English Department

SUBJECT VERB_CONCORD

Prepared by:
Salwa Qaid. Group (A)

27/11/2023
SUBJECT VERB_CONCORD BASED ON THE FOLOOWING ITEMS:

1. The Rule
2. CONCORD WHITH COORDINATED SUBJECTS
3. CONCORD WITH QUANTIFYING EXPRESSIONS
4. CONCORD WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS
5. NATIONAL CONCORD
6. CONCORD WITH PROXIMITY
7. CONCORD WHERE THE SUBJECT IS A CLAUSE
8. VERNACULAR CONCORD IN CONVENTION
The rule:
The subject-verb concord rule is an important grammar rule that ensures that the
subject and verb in a sentence agree in terms of number (singular or plural). For
example, if the subject is singular, the verb should also be singular, and if the
subject is plural, the verb should be plural as well. It helps to maintain grammatical
consistency in sentences.

CONCORD WHITH PLURAL NIT ENDING IN _S:

The rule where certain words that are plural in meaning don't end in "s." For
example, words like "children," "sheep," or "deer" are already plural, so we don't
add an "s" to them.
e.g., /
"The sheep in the meadow graze peacefully."
CONCORD WHITH SINGULAR FORMS ENDING IN _S:

When it comes to subject-verb concord, we also need to pay attention to singular

forms that end in "s." Here's an example sentence to illustrate this:
"The bus arrives at the station every morning."
CONCORD WHITH COORDINATED SUBJECTS:

A) coordination by and:
When we have coordinated subjects connected by "and," the verb should agree
with the plural form of the subjects. Here's an example sentence:
"Sarah and John are going to the party together."
B) coordination by or:
When we have coordinated subjects connected by "or," the verb should agree with
the subject closest to it. Here's an example sentence:
"Either Sarah or John is going to the party."

C) Coordination by neither…nor:
When we have coordinated subjects connected by "neither...nor," the verb should
agree with the closer subject. Here's an example sentence:
"Neither Sarah nor John wants to go to the party."

D) agreement of person:
When it comes to agreement of person, the subject and verb should match in terms
of first, second, or third person. Here's an example sentence:
"I am going to the store."
In this sentence, the subject "I" is in the first person, and the verb "am" also
matches in the first person.
CONCORD WITH QUANTIFYING EXPRESSIONS:

When it comes to concord with quantifying expressions, the verb should agree with
the quantity or number indicated by the expression. Here's an example sentence:
"Many people enjoy going to the beach."

CONCORD WITH COLLECTIVE NOUNS:

concord with collective nouns, it depends on whether the collective noun is being
used as a singular entity or as individual members. Here's an example sentence:
"The team is practicing for the championship." (singular)
"The team are celebrating their victory." (plural)

NATIONAL CONCORD:

National concord refers to the way language is used within a specific country or
region. It encompasses the variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and
even cultural references that are unique to that particular place. For example, in
English, there are differences in spelling and vocabulary between American
English and British English.
When it comes to concord with names, titles, and other specific terms, it's
important to use them correctly to ensure clarity and respect. Here are a few
examples:

1. "Dr. Smith is giving a lecture tomorrow."

2. "The President of the United States will address the nation tonight."
CONCORD WITH PROXIMITY:
"Concord with proximity" refers to the grammatical agreement between words
based on their proximity or closeness in a sentence. It means that certain words,
such as pronouns or determiners, should agree with the noun they are referring to
in terms of number, gender, and person.
For example:
- "I have my book." (singular noun, singular pronoun)
- "They have their books." (plural noun, plural pronoun)

CONCORD WHERE THE SUBJECT IS A CLAUSE:

Concord where the subject is a clause refers to the agreement between the subject
and the verb when the subject is a subordinate clause.
In this case, the verb in the main clause should agree with the subject of the
subordinate clause in terms of number and person.
For example:
- "What she says is true." (The verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "what she
says.")

VERNACULAR CONCORD IN CONVENTION:

Vernacular concord in conversation refers to using language and grammar that

align with the informal and spoken style of a particular region or community.
Here's an example of vernacular concord in conversation:
User: "Hey, what's up, Sam? Been working crazy hours lately, it's been a grind!"
Sam: "Hey Ali! I feel you, working those extra hours can be a real hustle. Hang in
there!"