S/V Rules
True or False:
The title of a work of art always takes a singular verb.
true
The noun to which the pronoun refers is called ____________.
an antecedent
One of my nails broke off.
One
Emma WAS/WERE on time for class.
was
Everyone should bring HER/THEIR books to class.
her
What is the text in parentheses called?
One (of my cousins) lives in Florida.
a prepositional phrase
Singular antecedents joined by “Or” or “Nor” always require a SINGULAR or PLURAL pronoun?
singular
Ms. DeBuys and her students went outside because it was cold.
Ms. DeBuys, students
is
If anyone is tardy, SHE/THEY should go to 109 before going to first period.
she
Singular subjects joined by "or" or "nor" take a SINGULAR or PLURAL verb?
singular
True or False:
Collective noun antecedents may require singular OR plural pronouns, depending on the context.
true
Without studying her notes, Catherine would have had trouble passing the class.
Catherine
None of those fish APPEARS/APPEAR friendly.
appears
Ms. DeBuys loves her new set of press-on nails; she got IT/THEM at Walgreens.
it
Complete the sentence:
If a singular subject and a plural subject are joined by “or” or “nor,” the verb agrees with the subject ____________.
closer to it
Pronouns and antecedents must agree in which three ways?
Person, Gender, and Number
The band is performing at the game this afternoon.
band
All of the birthday cake IS/ARE gone.
is
The band quickly found ITS/THEIR spots in the formation.
their
What are some indefinite pronouns that are always singular? Name at least three.
anybody, anyone, nobody, everything, etc.
What are some indefinite pronouns that are always plural?
Both, few, several, etc.
Everyone brought her book today!
Everyone
Which assignment WAS/WERE y'all completing?
were
Everyone is welcome to HIS OR HER/THEIR opinion.
his or her