Bank Exam Subject-Verb Agreement – Page 33 (Premium Guide)
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Core Concept
Subject and verb must agree in number and person.
Singular Subject → Singular Verb Plural Subject → Plural Verb
Basic Rules
- He/She/It → Verb + s/es
- I/We/You/They → Base verb
Example:
- He runs
- They run
Rule 1: Two Subjects with "and"
Use plural verb
Ram and Shyam are friends
Rule 2: "Each / Every"
Use singular verb
Each student is present
Rule 3: "Either / Neither"
Use singular verb
Either Ram or Shyam is coming
Rule 4: "Along with / As well as"
Verb follows first subject
Ram along with friends is coming
Rule 5: "A number of / The number of"
- A number of → plural verb
- The number of → singular verb
A number of students are present
The number of students is high
Practice Questions
Q1. He ____ (go/goes)
Answer: goes
Q2. They ____ (runs/run)
Answer: run
Q3. Each boy ____ (is/are) ready
Answer: is
Q4. Ram and Shyam ____ (is/are)
Answer: are
Q5. A number of students ____ (is/are)
Answer: are
Topper Tips
- Identify subject clearly
- Ignore extra phrases
- Focus on main subject
Exam Strategy
- Check subject first
- Match verb form quickly
- Eliminate wrong options
Final Tip
Find Subject → Match Verb → Answer Fast
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