SAT - Grammar Subject-verb agreement
*All, some and most* may be ____
singular or plural, depending on what follows them. Example 1: All the milk in Jim's refrigerator is sour Example 2: All of the supporting performances were outstanding
Fractions, portions and parts may refer to a ______ word, then use a _______________verb.
singular/plural Example 1: One fourth of the cookie dough *IS* in the bowl. Example 2: A majority of history students *want* to attend law school.
When compound subjects are joined by "or" or "nor," the verb agrees with _____________.
the subject closer to it. Example: My dog or my cat IS responsible for this mess.
A compound subject is plural UNLESS ______________.
the two nouns are part of the same thing- like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Example: Peanut butter and jelly *IS* my favorite type of sandwich.
Gerund is ____ and takes a ____ verb
singular. Example: In the United States, extracting gold is often accomplished using the cyanide extraction process.
A title of a work of art always acts as a ___________subject.
singular. Example: "Glory Days" DESCRIBES high school experiences.
Units of measurement usually require __________ verbs.
singular. Example: Ten kilometers WORKS out to one myriameter.
*A number of* always takes ____ verbs
Plural Example: *A number of* former celebrities have written children's books.
When a collective noun is talking about individual group members, use _________________verbs.
Plural. Example: His family ARE getting haircuts today.
When a collective noun is referred to by "their," use a ____________verb.
Plural. Example: The committee SIGN their names.
*None* is treated only as ____ on the SAT
Singular Example: *None* of the bowling championship was televised
*The number of* and *the percentage of* always take ____ verbs
Singular Example: *The percentage of* teenagers who undergo plastic sutgery procedures has increased every year since 1995
Indefinite pronouns such as *everybody, anyone, someone, and nothing* are ____ and take ____ verbs and take ____ pronouns.
Singular Example: Everybody *has* been placed on a waiting list.
When compound subjects are joined by "neither" or "either" alone, they always take a ________ verb and a ____ pronoun.
Singular Example: Neither proposal is acceptable.
When a COLLECTIVE noun is talking about a group as a whole, use ______________ verbs.
Singular. Example: His family IS from Italy.
When a collective noun is referred to by "its," use a ____________verb.
Singular. Example: The committee SUBMITS its report.
Who, which, and that ____ on the refered noun, so they can be _____
depend/singular and plural Example 1: People who *live* in the tropics are accustomed to high humidity. Example 2: Josh traveled to Amsterdam, which *is* his favourite place.
Exception in which a compound subject is singular ______________.
is when preceded by EACH and EVERY Example: *Each* lion and tiger has its own cage at the zoo.
compound subject (two nouns) is considered _____
plural. Example: *Jack and Jill* went up the hill.
*One of those who* takes a ____ verb. *The only one of those who* takes a ____ verb.
plural/singular Example 1: Angelina is one of those actresses who have international appeal. (in category) Example 2: Angelina is the only one of those actresses who has international appeal. (not in category)
