DK Grammar Guide

(National Geographic (Little) Kids) #1

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The verb agrees with the
second, singular noun.

The verb agrees with the
second, plural noun.

The verb can be
singular or plural.

When “either... or” or “neither... nor” are used to join two nouns,
the verb usually agrees with the second noun.

If the second noun is singular and the first is plural,
either a singular verb or a plural verb can be used.

AGREEMENT AFTER “EITHER... OR” AND “NEITHER... NOR”


FURTHER EXAMPLES


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