English A Flashcards
1
Q
what is singular?
A
singular means it refers to one person or thing
NB: verbs are made singular by adding S
ex. write - writes
plural singular
2
Q
what is plural?
A
plural means it refers to more then one thing or person.
3
Q
True or false
A
if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too
4
Q
how do we identify a subject in a sentence?
A
The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing
5
Q
what is the rule of proximity?
A
When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by “or” or “nor,
