🎯 Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement
Hey, grammar explorers! 🌟
Ready to continue our journey through the mystical lands of subject-verb agreement? Let's dive into two Rules, where subjects and verbs engage in a magical dance!
Rule #1: Subject 1 - Verb Agreement with Special Companions!
Imagine your sentence as a captivating dance floor where subjects and verbs sway together. Now, when special guests like "as well as," "besides," or "together with" arrive, they call the shots! The verb elegantly follows the lead of the first subject that graces the floor.
🎉 "The principal as well as all the faculty members is invited to the party."
Picture this as a harmonious dance – the principal takes the lead, guiding the verb. As "principal" is singular, the verb matches its steps, staying singular too!
Tips for Embracing Rule #1! 🌟
- Special Guests Alert: Look for words like "as well as," "besides," and the gang. They signal that a star dancer (the first subject) is stepping in!
- First in Line, First in Verb: Remember, the first subject sets the rhythm. The verb follows suit, adapting to the first subject's singular or plural nature.
Rule #2: Subject 2 - Verb Agreement with Dancing Partners!
Imagine subjects as partners twirling on the dance floor. "Neither---nor" and "either-----or" are the magical tunes that join them. If these partners are different, the verb gracefully aligns itself with the closer subject, ensuring a seamless dance routine!
🌼 "Neither books nor bag is there in the room." Imagine books and bag as partners performing an elegant dance. The verb joins the one closest to it – in this case, "bag," resulting in "bag is."
🌟 "Either you or I am going out today." You and I are dancing partners, but "I" is the closer one. Hence, the verb joins "I," leading to "I am."
Remember the Dance of Agreement! 💃🕺
- Dance Partners Identification: Detect those enchanting phrases like "neither---nor" and "either-----or." They signal a duet dance, and the closer partner matters!
- Nearest Partner Pact: In this dance, the verb picks the dance moves of the partner that's right beside it. They become verb buddies!
With these rules in your grasp, you're armed with the tools of grammar success! Keep practicing, keep dancing through sentences, and keep your grammar journey full of excitement and understanding! You're shaping up to be true grammar magicians! 🌟🚀
