Class VI English Grammar Agreement of Verb and Subject

English Grammar Class 6

Agreement of Verb and Subject

In today’s lesson, we will discuss the concept of subject-verb agreement. In

simple words, the subject must agree with the involved verb in terms of number.
The concept has been explained in detail in the current lesson. The rules to be
followed to make the verb agree with the subject have been discussed along
with examples. Practice questions and solved examples are given throughout the
article for better understanding and concept clarity. Let’s begin the journey on
this fantastic topic.

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Rules to follow - Subject-Verb Agreement

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Subject Verb

The subject is Singular The verb should be Singular

The subject is Plural The verb should be Plural

First-person- I/You I go, I walk, I talk (Plural verb)

Third-person singular- He/She He goes, he walks, he talks (Singular verb)

Third-person plural- They They go, dogs walk, people talk (Plural Verb)

• If the subject is singular, the verbs should be also singular.

For example, Ramu goes to the museum.
• If the subject is in the plural form, the verb should also be plural.
For example, Children go to the museum.

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• If the subject is in the plural but is represented by a unit or a single figure.

In this case, it is considered a singular verb.
For example, a thousand steps is a great achievement.
• If the subject of the sentence consists of two or more nouns or pronouns
connected by the conjunction, and. The plural verbs have to be used for
such subjects.
For example, the teachers and the parents connect every day.
• If the sentence consists of two or more singular nouns or pronouns and is
connected by "or" or "nor," then a singular verb has to be used.
For example, the teacher or guide agrees with the curriculum.
• If the sentence consists of the words, "each" "each one" "somebody"
"someone" and "no one" "either" "neither" "everyone" "everybody"
"anybody", and "nobody" singular verbs has to be used, as these are
singular.
For example, everyone gets excited about the excursion.
• If the uncountable words are present, they have to be considered as
singular and singular verbs are to be used.
For example, mental health is the key to a happy life.

Difficult words with Meanings

Word Meaning

Agreement Aligning or matching

Excursion Trip

Excited Thrilled

Figure Amount

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Summary
The subject-verb agreement usage is very crucial for the structuring of the
sentence. It is of utmost importance we follow the rules that are to be followed
while using a subject and a verb. This makes it easier for the reader to
understand the meaning one is trying to convey. Even with a few exceptions for
the first person and third person usage in the sentence one can clearly
differentiate and understand the usage of plural and singular verb respectively.

Practice Questions
Fill in the blanks with the suitable verb from the options given:
1. Each of the boys ____ his dress. (has, have)
2. Fifteen steps ____ is a small achievement. (is, are)
3. The furniture of the hotel ____ quite impressive. (is/are)
4. Few students ______ coming to the trip. (is, are)
5. Usher, my childhood friend ____ leaving for Mumbai next year. (is,
are)
6. Most of my friends _____ social workers. (is, are)
7. The level of tolerance to pain ____ from person to person. (vary,
varies)
8. Either Rinu or Rona ____ telling lies, (is, are)
9. Several students _____ reported to have fallen sick after drinking the
water from a tap. (was, were)
10. The government ____ criticized by the Journalists for their actions.
(was/were)
11.No one ____ a greater collection of books than my friend Rushil. (has
/ have)
12.Two ____ ago, here is the place where we visited during our college
trip. (year/years)
13.Neither Joshi nor his family ____ English. (speaks / speak)
14.Either Rose or Joel ____ broken the glass. (has / have)

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15.The serviceman, along with his helper ____, expected to come soon.
(is / are)
16.Several neighbors _____ sent the petition to control pollution. (has /
have)
Answers
1. Each of the boys has his dress.
2. Fifteen steps is a small achievement.
3. The furniture of the hotel is quite impressive.
4. Few students are coming on the trip.
5. Usher, my childhood friend is leaving for Mumbai next year.
6. Most of my friends are social workers.
7. The level of tolerance to pain varies from person to person.
8. Either Rinu or Rona is telling lies.
9. Several students were reported to have fallen sick after drinking the water
from a tap.
10.The government was criticized by the Journalists for their actions.
11.No one has a greater collection of books than my friend Rushil.
12.Two years ago, here is the place where we visited during our college trip.
13.Neither Joshi nor his family speaks English.
14.Either Rose or Joel has broken the glass.
15.The serviceman, along with his helper is expected to come soon.
16.Several neighbours have sent the petition to control pollution.

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