Ten Important Grammar rules to master English
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT Here you can learn ten important rules in Subject - Verb agreement. By knowing these rules, you can make your English better. RULE 1: # A verb has to agree in number with its subject. The list of candies was long. The lists of candies were long. # A pronoun has to agree in number with its antecedent. Even an insect has its own place. Even insects have their own place. Exception: After 'you' ( when referring singular too) - a plural verb is always used. You were very helpful to me. RULE 2: # The verb has to agree with its true subject and not with any intervening plural. The box of biscuits is missing. RULE 3: # Subjects joined by 'and' are usually plural and take plural verbs. His bag and my box were stolen. Exception: If it refers to the same person or thing, a singular verb is used. My guide and friend has changed his mind again. When the two subjects connected by 'and' are preceded by ' each', 'every' or 'm...