šŸ”¤ Grammar Tip: Do We Have to Agree?

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The Short Answer: Yes if we’re talking about subjects and verbs.Ā 

The subject and verb of a sentence must agree with one another in number whether they are singular or plural. If the subject of the sentenceĀ is singular, its verbĀ must also be singular; and if theĀ subject is plural, the verbĀ must also be plural.

Example 1:

Incorrect: An important part of my life have been the people who stood by me.

Correct: An important part of my life has been the people who stood by me.

Example 2:

Incorrect: The two best things about the party was the food and the music.

Correct: The two best things about the party were the food and the music.

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