Common mistake Who send (sends) the documents/how is (are) the kids doing

Common Subject-Verb Agreement Mistakes

Subject-verb agreement is one of the fundamental aspects of English grammar. It refers to ensuring that the subject and the verb in a sentence agree in terms of number - whether they are singular or plural. Unfortunately, many people make common mistakes when it comes to subject-verb agreement, leading to grammatically incorrect sentences. In this article, we will discuss some of the most frequent errors and provide examples to help you avoid them.

Mistake #1: Ignoring Singular and Plural Subjects

A common mistake is ignoring the number of the subject and incorrectly matching it with the verb. For instance, using a plural verb when the subject is singular, or vice versa.

Incorrect: "The cat chases the dogs."
Correct: "The cat chases the dog." (Matching singular subject with singular verb)

Mistake #2: Not Recognizing Collective Nouns

Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals as a single unit. It is important to remember that collective nouns can be treated as singular or plural, depending on the intended meaning.

Incorrect: "The committee disagrees with each other."
Correct: "The committee disagrees with itself." (Treating committee as a singular unit)

Mistake #3: Being Confused by Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns, such as "everyone" and "everyone," are used to refer to nonspecific individuals or things. These pronouns are always treated as singular.

Incorrect: "Everyone have their own opinions."
Correct: "Everyone has their own opinions." (Using singular verb)

Mistake #4: Overlooking Compound Subjects

Compound subjects, which consist of two or more nouns joined by "and," are generally treated as plural and require a plural verb.

Incorrect: "Bread and butter is my favorite breakfast."
Correct: "Bread and butter are my favorite breakfast." (Using plural verb)

Mistake #5: Misinterpreting Prepositional Phrases

Prepositional phrases, such as "along with" or "as well as," do not affect subject-verb agreement. The verb should agree with the subject, regardless of the words in the prepositional phrase.

Incorrect: "The book, along with its characters, were fascinating."
Correct: "The book, along with its characters, was fascinating." (Using singular verb)

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