1. Subject-Verb Agreement
Singular Subject Rule: One person, place, object, or idea
A singular subject takes a singular verb.
The singular verbs will end in an S in the present tense.
Example: Jenna runs errands for her neighbor every morning
before work.
Plural Subject Rule: More than one person, place, object, or idea
A plural subject takes a plural verb.
Example: Matt and Amy work until 6:00 p.m. each day.
When a sentence contains a verb phrase, the helping verb agrees
with the subject.
Example: The girl has been delayed. (singular)
The girls have been delayed. (plural)

2. Indefinite Pronouns: these make a general reference to someone or
something.
These pronouns are always singular.
List of indefinites:
each every everyone everybody anyone
one either anybody someone somebody
nobody no one everything nothing something
anything
BFSM: (pronouns)
Both, few, several, many
These pronouns are always plural and must take a plural verb.
Example: Both team members share the record for the most goals.
SANAM: (pronouns)
Some, any, none, all, most
These words depend on the subject to determine whether they are
singular or plural.
Example: Some of my money was stolen. (singular)
Most of the boxes were filled. (plural)

3. The “And” Rule:
Subjects joined by “and” are usually considered plural and take a
plural verb.
Example: Emily and Jake are photographers.
The Exception: If the subjects are considered one unit, they take a
singular verb.
Example: Macaroni and cheese is Tom’s favorite meal.
Or/Nor:
When subjects are joined by one of these conjunctions, the subject
closest to the verb determines whether it’s singular or plural.
Example: Neither Dan nor his friends want to attend the school dance. (Pl)
Collective Nouns:
Collective nouns are usually singular, unless people within the group
do not share the same belief or opinion.
Example: The class meets every Wednesday at noon. (singular)
The Robinson family disagree with one another about
where to go on vacation. (plural)

4. 9. Does/Doesn’t and Do/Don’t:
Does/Doesn’t are singular
Do/Don’t are plural
Example: Sarah does like the color green. (singular)
We don’t want any lima beans. (plural)
Exception: I and You will take a plural verb.
Numbers/Measurements:
Number amounts, fractions, percentages, and measurements
depend on whether that amount is a singular unit or as individual
pieces/parts.
Example: Fifteen dollars is the cost for that CD. (singular)
Five dollar bills were found on the floor. (plural)

5. Titles/Names:
Titles of creative works and names of companies, organizations,
or cities or countries are considered singular.
Example: To Kill a Mockingbird is a famous written novel by Harper Lee.