Click here to test your knowledge Rule (1)The Verb agrees with its Subject in number and Person. Example: The bird flies -----The birds fly He is wise--------They are wise I am poor --------He is poor Rule (2)Two are more singular subjects joined by and usually take a verb in the plural. Raman and Harry work hard Pinkey ,Lily and Sheila go to the same school. Iron and coal are found in India. There are a cow and an ox in the field. Rule (3)But if two nouns suggest only one idea ,or refer to the same person or thing ,the verb must be singular. Slow and study wins the race Bread and butter is a wholesome food. The horse and carriage is at the door. My friend and benefactor has come. Rule (4)Words joined to a singular subject by with or as well as do not affect the number of the verb.The Verb ,therefore, is in Singular, as The captain ,with all his men ,was drowned. The house ,with its furniture, was burnt. Ashoka as well as Anil ,likes tea. Raman ,as ...
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