Select the Right Verb-I
VERB
A Verb is a word used to tell or assert something about some person or thing.
The verb may tell us :
What a person or thing does: as
Noah swims.
What is done to a person or thing: as
Jack is punished.
What a person or thing is: as
The dog is dead.
AGREEMENT OF THE VERB WITH THE SUBJECT:
'Verb-Subject' agreement plays a very important role in English Grammar. Even those who enjoy a good command over the language. Sometimes commit mistakes. In the following discussion, we have given some rules that teach the verb-subject agreement.
Rule 1 : If two or more singular nouns are joined by and, the verb used will be plural.
Examples :
- She and I were going to the market.
- Sneha and Sarah are friends.
Rule 2 : If two suingular nouns joined by and point out to the same thing or person, the verb used must be singular.
Examples :
- Rice and curry is the favourite food of the Punjabis.
- The collector and district magistrate is away.
Rule 3 : In case two subjects are joined by as well as, the verb agrees with the first subject.
Examples :
- Kanta as well as her children is playing.
- The children as well as their mother are playing.
Rule 4 : Neither, either, every, each, everyone and many a are followed by a singular verb.
Examples :
- Either of the plans is to be adopted.
- Every student is expected to be obedient.
Further rules will be covered in the next Quiz.
All the best for the Verb Quiz!
Neither of the two sisters _____ sure to pass.
Everyone of them _____ this. (Present)
Jay and Selena _____ going to watch movie.
Jeans and Jacket _____ the favorite outfit of Harry.
Each of them _____ capable to do the work.
My friend George as well as his family _____ going to London.
Many a person _____ drowned in the sea.
The students as well as their father _____ called for a meeting.
Oliver and Harry _____ planning for trip tonight.
Neither of you _____ going for a picnic.
