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Topic: Subject Verb Agreement Problems
PostSat Jul 11, 2009 7:40 pm
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Hi,

For SUB - Verb agreement problems .. i am able to identify the subject properly ..but not able to make out if the sub is singular or plural..

e.g Efforts - is plural subj while Spins is singular sub.. need any link / material where i can get more insights to get singular and plural definitions with examples..

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PostSun Sep 06, 2009 1:31 am
Hi dineshjv,

I think you are confusing subject and verb? Efforts is a plural noun, which could serve as a subject. Spins is usually a singular verb (action), although it can sometimes be a plural noun (things).

The tricky bit is that not only plural nouns end with 's', but also Present-tense singular verbs (eats, drinks, sits).

Anyway, the net is full of free excellent grammar websites - simply search for it in Google and you will get all the info you need.
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PostSat Sep 26, 2009 12:30 am
This is a good resource for subject verb grammar rules. It also provides clear examples.

http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.asp
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