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Plural verbs on English Grammar
Plural verbs in English grammar are used to match subjects
that are plural in number. Here's some information about them:
1. Definition: Plural verbs are
verb forms that indicate actions or states performed by more than one subject.
2. Formation: Plural verbs are
usually formed by removing any third-person singular verb endings (-s, -es)
that may be present in the base form of the verb. For example:
• Singular:
He runs every morning.
• Plural:
They run every morning.
3. Usage:
• Plural
verbs are used with plural subjects, regardless of the type of subject (nouns,
pronouns, phrases, etc.).
• Examples:
• "The
cats are playing."
• "They
enjoy swimming."
• "The
books were scattered on the floor."
4. Subject-Verb Agreement: Plural
verbs must agree with their plural subjects in number. This means that the form
of the verb changes to match the number of the subject.
• Singular
subject ➜ Singular verb
• Plural
subject ➜ Plural verb
5. Exceptions: While the
general rule is to use plural verbs with plural subjects, there are some
exceptions and special cases to consider:
• Singular
collective nouns can take plural verbs when the emphasis is on the individual
members of the group rather than the group as a whole. Example: "The team
are arguing."
• Certain
phrases and expressions may use plural verbs even though the subject appears
singular. Example: "Bread and butter are on the table."
• Some
indefinite pronouns are considered plural and take plural verbs. Example:
"Both are correct."
• Titles, names, and singular nouns that refer to plural entities may take plural verbs for stylistic reasons. Example: "The Chronicles of Narnia are a beloved series."