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Check if the subject of the verb is singular or plural. Does the verb agree in number? Multiple subjects will be connected by the word AND. If a singular subject is separated by a comma from an accompanying phrase, it remains regular.

Examples :

incorrect              : Joni, Siska and I is going to the library.

correct                  : Joni, Siska and I are going to the library.

incorrect              : His knowledge of languages and international relations aid him in his job.

correct                  : His knowledge of languages and international relations aids him in his job.

incorrect              : Sir Alex, accompanied by his wife, were at the party.

correct                  : Sir Alex, accompanied by his wife, was at the party.

incorrect              : There is many reasons why I can`t help you.

correct                  : There are many reasons why I can`t help you.

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1. Errors in Verb Tense
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4. Errors in Negative Imperative
5. Error in Negative Agreement of Verbs

Tags: Agreement, Errors, Subject, Verb