Use the correct subject or verb – with compound subjects
key notes :
🌟Use the Correct Subject or Verb – with Compound Subjects
| ✨ What is a Compound Subject? |
👉 A compound subject means there are two or more subjects joined together.
- 🔹 Example: Tom and Jerry 🐭🐱
| ✨ How to Join Subjects? |
🔸 Use and, or, nor to join subjects.
- Tom and Jerry
- Rita or Rani
- Neither the dog nor the cat
| ✨ Rules for Verbs with Compound Subjects |
1️⃣ When subjects are joined by AND → use a plural verb 👫
- ✔ Example: Tom and Jerry are friends.
2️⃣ When subjects are joined by OR / NOR → the verb matches the nearest subject 🎯
- ✔ Example: Either the teacher is ready or the students are ready.
3️⃣ When two subjects refer to the same person/thing → use a singular verb 👤
- ✔ Example: My friend and guide is here.
| ✨Remember the Magic 🪄 |
- AND = usually plural 👬
- OR / NOR = match the closest subject 🎯
- Same person/thing = singular 👤
| 🌈 Examples for Practice |
- ✅ Bread and butter is my favorite breakfast. 🍞🧈
- ✅ Dogs and cats are pets. 🐕🐈
- ✅ Either Sam or his friends are coming. 🎉
- ✅ Neither the boy nor his sister was late. ⏰
| 📝 Quick Tip |
- 👉 Always look at the subjects carefully before choosing the verb! 👀✏️
Let’s practice!🖊️
