Use the correct subject or verb – with compound subjects

Key Notes:

🌟 Use the Correct Verb with Compound Subjects ✍️

What is a Compound Subject? 🤔

A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns joined by and / or / nor.

• 👉 Example: Ravi and Meena

Rules for Choosing the Correct Verb ✅

✨ Rule 1: Subjects joined by “and”

• Usually take a plural verb.
• 👉 Example: Ravi and Meena are playing. 🎾

✨ Rule 2: Subjects joined by “or / nor”

• The verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
• 👉 Example: Either Ravi or his friends are coming.
• 👉 Example: Neither the students nor the teacher was late.

✨ Rule 3: Collective Idea

• If the compound subject refers to one person/thing, use a singular verb.
• 👉 Example: Bread and butter is my favorite breakfast. 🍞🧈

Quick Tips 🌈

• ✅ Look at the connector (and / or / nor).
• ✅ Check if the subject is plural or singular.
• ✅ Match the verb correctly for clear grammar.

Examples 📝

• Tom and Jerry make us laugh. 😂
• Either Ramesh or his brother is helping today. 🤝
• Rice and curry is delicious. 🍛

✨ Remember: The verb must always match the subject in number and meaning! ✔️

Let’s practice!🖊️