Verb Usage--Tenses
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Indefinite Pronouns and Verb Agreement
Examples:
Everyone ENJOYS lunch.
Both students EAT tacos.
All of the team LIKES nachos. (Team is singular--meaning one.)
All of the boys LIKE hot sauce. (Boys is plural---meaning more than one.)
Everyone ENJOYS lunch.
Both students EAT tacos.
All of the team LIKES nachos. (Team is singular--meaning one.)
All of the boys LIKE hot sauce. (Boys is plural---meaning more than one.)
Either/Or and Neither/Nor
When one is used, choose the singular verb.
Either of the dogs is available for adoption.--- Either ONE is available.
Neither of the dogs is available for adoption. --- Neither ONE is available.
When both are used, choose the word CLOSEST to the subject to determine subject/verb agreement.
Neither the boy nor his friends PLAY the game.
Neither the girls nor their mom PLAYS the game.
Either of the dogs is available for adoption.--- Either ONE is available.
Neither of the dogs is available for adoption. --- Neither ONE is available.
When both are used, choose the word CLOSEST to the subject to determine subject/verb agreement.
Neither the boy nor his friends PLAY the game.
Neither the girls nor their mom PLAYS the game.
Commonly Confused Words-- Reference Guide
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