Quiz LibraryEnglish Grammar: Compound Subjects & Verb Agreement
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Concepts covered:compound subjects, verb agreement, conjunctions, singular vs plural, subject-verb agreement
The video explains the concept of compound subjects and verb agreement in English grammar, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that subjects and verbs agree in number. It covers how conjunctions like 'and', 'or', and 'nor' affect subject-verb agreement, and provides examples to illustrate when a compound subject is considered singular or plural based on context and the structure of the sentence.
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English Grammar: Compound Subjects & Verb Agreement
Concepts covered:compound subjects, verb agreement, conjunctions, singular vs plural, subject-verb agreement
The video explains the concept of compound subjects and verb agreement in English grammar, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that subjects and verbs agree in number. It covers how conjunctions like 'and', 'or', and 'nor' affect subject-verb agreement, and provides examples to illustrate when a compound subject is considered singular or plural based on context and the structure of the sentence.
Question 1
Compound subjects joined by 'and' are usually plural.
Question 2
What is a common mistake with 'as well as'?
Question 3
'Winning and losing' is treated as a _____ subject in sports context.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A chef describes a dish as 'spaghetti and meatballs'.
Identify the incorrect verb usage.
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A meeting agenda lists 'the CEO and founder'.
Select three correct interpretations of the subject.
Question 6
Collective nouns like 'team' are singular subjects.
Question 7
What determines verb agreement in 'or' compound subjects?
Question 8
'Spaghetti and meatballs' is considered a _____ subject.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A team is writing a report. They use 'and' to join subjects.
Identify the incorrect subject-verb agreement.
Question 10
The verb agrees with the last noun in 'or' compounds.
Question 11
How do 'and' compound subjects affect verb agreement?
Question 12
'The founder and CEO' can be singular if referring to _____ person.
Question 13
'As well as' creates a compound subject.
Question 14
How to check if a compound subject is plural?
Question 15
When using 'or', the verb agrees with the _____ noun.
Question 16
'Spaghetti and meatballs' is always a plural subject.
Question 17
When is a compound subject considered singular?
Question 18
A compound subject joined by 'and' requires a _____ verb.

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