Compound Subject Verb Agreement

Compound Subject Verb AgreementCA Standard WC 1.2: Verbs agree with compound subjectsObjective to use the correct verb tense in sentences containing compound subjectsREVIEWThird person singular verbs end in sThird person plural verbs do notOPPOSITE of nouns that form their pluralsSingularPlurallikes (Ashlyn likes to dance)like (They like to dance)

plays (Dylan plays soccer)play (We play soccer)has(Cameron has a book)have (Jill and Jenna have books)Compound Subject Compound subject refers to 2 or more subjects that share the same verbCompound Subject connected by conjunctions: and, or, norRobert and Jennifer enjoy visiting California.3 rules to rememberRULE #1When a compound subject is connected by and the verb that follows is usually PLURAL

Soccer and Baseball are my favorite sports to play.Soccer and Baseball are my favorite sports to play.Soccer and Baseball are my favorite sports to play.Soccer and Baseball are my favorite sports to play.EXCEPTION! If the parts of the compound subject are thought of as ONE person or thing, the subject is considered singular and takes a singular verb

Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite meal.Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite meal.Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite meal.Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite meal.RULE #2When 2 singular subjects are joined by or or nor, use a singular verbA car or a bus provides adequate transportation to Downtown Disney.A car or a bus provides adequate transportation to Downtown Disney.A car or a bus provides adequate transportation to Downtown Disney.A car or a bus provides adequate transportation to Downtown Disney.RULE #2If 2 plural subjects are joined with or or nor, use a plural verbNeither children nor adults like to wait in line to enter Disneyland.Neither children nor adults like to wait in line to enter Disneyland.Neither children nor adults like to wait in line to enter Disneyland.Neither children nor adults like to wait in line to enter Disneyland.RULE #3Compound subject is made up of 1 singular and 1 plural subject joined by or or nor , the verb agrees with the subject closer to itEither the fireworks or Space Mountain is entertaining to see.Either the fireworks or Space Mountain is entertaining to see.Either the fireworks or Space Mountain is entertaining to see.Either the fireworks or Space Mountain is entertaining to see.Either Space Mountain or the fireworks are entertaining to see.Either Space Mountain or the fireworks are entertaining to see.Either Space Mountain or the fireworks are entertaining to see.Either Space Mountain or the fireworks are entertaining to see.Write the verb that correctly completes each sentence.In Disneyland, Tomorrow Land, Adventure Land, and Fantasy Land (is/are) opened today.In Disneyland, Tomorrow Land, Adventure Land, and Fantasy Land (is/are) opened today.Neither my brother nor my sister (has/ have) ever visited California Adventures.Neither my brother nor my sister (has/ have) ever visited California Adventures.Neither Walt Disney nor the other family members of his family (was/ were) surprised of the success of Disneyland. Neither Walt Disney nor the other family members of his family (was/ were) surprised of the success of DisneylandTry Some! Write the verb that correctly completes each sentence.Popcorn and Churros (is/are) my my favorite when I am in line.Popcorn and Churros (is/are) my my favorite when I am in line.Either the boys or the girls (has/ have) to go to the bathroom first.Either the boys or the girls (has/ have) to go to the bathroom first.Mashed potatoes and gravy (is/are) essential with friend chicken.Mashed potatoes and gravy (is/are) essential with friend chicken.Stamper! Write the Verb that correctly completes each sentenceNeither adults nor a child (is/are) permitted to touch anything in the White House.The Senate and the House of Representatives (meet/ meets) in the Capitol Building.The East Room and the State Dining Room (is/are) also open to tours.Corned beef and cabbage (is/are) a dish the cafeteria sometimes serves. Uniformed police and Secret Service agents (patrol/ patrols) the White House.