Rule 1.

A Singular Subject Goes with a Singular Verb

A singular subject goes with a singular verb.

Incorrect ​ Sohra play the guitar every day.

Correct​ Sohra plays the guitar every day.
In this statement, Sohra is singular and therefore will take on a singular verb i.e., plays.

Rule 2. A Plural Subject Goes with a Plural Verb

The second rule of Subject-Verb Agreement is as follows: A plural subject goes with a plural
verb.

Incorrect​ They plays the guitar every day.

Correct​ They play the guitar every day.
In this statement, They is a plural pronoun and therefore will take on a plural verb i.e., play.

Rule 3. Joined by And

The next rule of Subject-Verb Agreement says that if in a sentence two or more nouns or
pronouns are connected using “and” then the verb used will be plural.

Incorrect​ Rahul and Anekha is siblings.

Correct​ Rahul and Anekha are siblings
In this statement, there are two nouns Rahul and Anekha connected by “and” and therefore
the verb used is plural i.e., “are”.

Incorrect​ Rahul and Anekha sings together.

Correct​ Rahul and Anekha sing together.
In this statement also, there are two nouns and therefore the verb used is plural i.e., sing.

AGREEMENT WITH THE NUMBERS

1.There or Here
When sentences start with "there" or "here," the subject will always be placed after the verb.
Some care needs to be taken to identify each part correctly.

There is a problem with the balance sheet.

Here are the papers you requested.

2.If two subjects are joined by "and," they typically require a plural verb form.

The cow and the pig are jumping over the moon.
Billy and Jake are going to the movies.

3.Two Subjects Separated by And

The verb is singular if the two subjects separated by "and" refer to the same person
or thing as a whole.
The Principal & Activity Incharge has called for a meeting.
Bread & butter is my mom's favorite dish.
Compound Subjects
The examples of subject-verb agreement with compound subjects are as follows:

Sugar and flour are needed for the recipe.

(Two different things)
Neither my mom nor my sisters know how to swim.(Nearest subject)

The creator and producer is arriving soon.(Talking about same person)

But When two single nouns present one thing or idea hence, a singular verb will be used. i.e.
'is'.
INCORRECT-Bread and butter are taken together for breakfast.

The correct sentence will be - Bread and butter is our usual breakfast.

Singular Indefinite Pronouns

Something feels wrong here.
Everybody enjoys a good cup of tea.
Each does a good job at work.

5.If one subject is singular and the other is plural and the words are connected by the words
"or," "nor," "neither/nor," "either/or," or "not only/but also," use the verb form of the subject
that is nearest the verb.

Either the bears or the lion has escaped from the zoo.
Neither the lion nor the bears have escaped from the zoo.

If all the subjects are plural, use a plural verb.

Either the measurements or the calculations have created a problem.

*If the compound subject contains both singular and plural nouns, the verb takes the
form of the closest subject .
Neither the batteries nor the machines operate as intended.
Neither the batteries nor the machine operates as intended.

This rule only applies when the compound subject is joined by "or" or "nor".

6.A collective noun, such as "team" or "staff," can be either singular or plural depending
upon the rest of the sentence. Typically, they take the singular form, as the collective noun is
treated as a cohesive single unit.

The team is playing well.

The flock is flying south.
The crowd is cheering.
The jury has made an unfair decision.
The majority has the authority most of the time.
Rule 4. Conjunction connect Singular and Plural Subjects
The next rule of Subject-Verb Agreement focuses on the use of or/nor. If in a sentence two
or more nouns or pronouns are connected using “or/nor” then the verb used will be singular.

Incorrect​ Your class teacher or the principal sanction your leave application.
Correct​ Your class teacher or the principal sanctions your leave application.

In this statement, the two nouns class teacher and principal are connected using “or” and
therefore the verb used is singular i.e. sanctions.

Rule 5. A Sentence Contains Both a Singular and a Plural Pronoun

In this rule of Subject-Verb Agreement, when a sentence contains both a singular and a
plural pronoun, the verb used will be according to the pronoun closer to the verb.

Incorrect ​ Shiva and his friends meets every week at the cafeteria
Correct​ Shiva and his friends meet every week at the cafeteria.
In this statement, the plural noun “friends” is closest to the verb and therefore will be plural
i.e., meet.

Rishabh & his friends are invited for the dinner.

(NOTE-Its Vice versa will always take a plural verb)
The students and the teacher are having dinner.

Rule 6. Using “Do not” and “Does not” in Sentences

A singular pronoun uses “does not” and a plural one uses “do not”. But there is an exception
to this rule. This rule of Subject-Verb Agreement explains that “Do not” is used with the
singular pronouns “I” and “You” instead of “do not” as it ideally should be.

Incorrect​ She do not eat ice cream

Correct​ She does not eat ice cream
In this statement, she is singular and therefore, the verb will not be used.

Incorrect​ They does not eat ice cream.

Correct​ They do not eat ice cream.
In this statement, they is plural and therefore, the verb do not will be used.

Exception

Incorrect​ I does not eat ice cream

Correct​ I do not eat ice cream
In this statement, I am a singular pronoun but do not will be using it along with it instead of
does not. And that’s why it’s an exception.

Rule 7. The Sentence Has an Additional Phrase

In case a sentence has an additional phrase, the verb should always agree with the subject
of the statement and not be influenced by the pronouns or nouns of the additional phrase.

This book, as well as all the other books of this writer, is boring.

Rule 8. Words like Each, Every and No are the subject

The next rule of Subject-Verb Agreement is about the use of each, each one, either, neither,
everyone, everybody, anybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and no one as words
which are singular in nature and therefore will always use a singular verb.

Incorrect​ Each one of you are going to give a live presentation.

Correct​ Each one of you is going to give a live presentation.
In this statement, “each one” is used and therefore, the singular verb “is” will be used.

Incorrect​ Neither one of you are allowed to go home.

Correct​ Neither one of you is allowed to go home.
In this statement, “neither” is used and therefore, the singular verb “is” will be used.

No smoking or drinking is allowed.

Every man and woman is required to check in.

Rule 9. Mass nouns like Civics, Mathematics, Dollars are the Subject
Mass nouns like civics, mathematics, measles, and news which cannot be counted use
singular verbs under the rules of Subject-Verb Agreement.

Incorrect​ Mathematics are my favourite subject.

Correct​ Mathematics is my favourite subject.
In this statement, the mass noun “mathematics” is used along with a singular verb i.e., is.
Talking about an amount of money requires a singular verb BUT When referring to the
dollars themselves, a plural verb is needed.
Fifty dollars is a lot of money.
Dollars are worth more in some countries than other.

Question 1-
Which one is more appropriate?
1.​ Give me four five rupee notes.
2.​ Give me four five rupees notes.
3.​ Give me four fives rupees notes.
4.​ Give me four five rupee note.

With cardinal adjectives like two, three, the, etc. a plural noun is used.
Example: Three books are kept under the table.

2.He gave her five ………(.rupees/ rupee.)

3.He knows five____(alphabet/alphabets).

These nouns describe Abstract concepts or masses that can’t be counted (e.g.,
research, power, water ). They take a singular verb.

This equipment is unusable.

The research goes smoothly.
Water flows through the streets.
Electricity is wasted by many people

Rule 10.Subjects linked by ‘and’ always take a plural verb.

In contrast, phrases like as well as, in addition to, or along with are not linked to the
verb.
If the subject is singular, the verb should stay singular.

Incorrect: The candidate and her supporters leaves the building.

Correct: The candidate and her supporters leave the building.

INCORRECT: The candidate, along with her supporters, leave the building.
CORRECT: The candidate, along with her supporters, leaves the building.

INCORRECT:The employees of the organization, as well as the CEO, has an interest in the
project’s success.
CORRECT:The employees of the organization, as well as the CEO, have an interest in the
project’s success.

NOTE-The phrase as well as will take the subject before it.

The dancers as well as the Guide participate in the competition.
I, as well as he, am guilty.
He, as well as I, is guilty.
You, as well as he, are guilty.
He, as well as you, is guilty

Rule 11. Collective Nouns are the Subject

In this rule of Subject-Verb Agreement, collective nouns like class, committee, family, group,
etc take on singular verbs.

Incorrect​ The history class start at 9 a.m.

Correct​ The history class starts at 9 a.m.
In this statement, history class is a collective noun and therefore the singular noun “starts”
will be used along with it.

Rule 12. If the subject is singular, the verb will also be singular

The number of subjects is not influenced by expressions like accompanied by, in addition to
or including. If the subject is singular, the verb will also be singular and it will remain so
irrespective of such expressions.

Incorrect​ Neha, accompanied by her sister, are going to perform today.

Correct​ Neha, accompanied by her sister, is going to perform today.
In this statement, the subject “Neha” is singular and therefore the verb used is also singular
i.e., “is”. The phrase accompanied by has no impact on the verb.

Rule : Use Always plural verb

RULE :When any of 'few, many, several, both, all, some' is used with a countable
noun, the verb is plural.

For example:
Some men are needed for the battle.
Few boys were absent.
Some parents were enquiring.
Many people were injured.
Both of the twins are lazy.
Few know what really happened that day.
Several have reached the hotel.

The bag of cookies was eaten.

The bags of cookies were eaten.
A basket of puppies was in the kitchen.

‘Many a’ phrase is singular in usage but plural in meaning.

Many a + singular noun will take a singular verb.
“Many a man has been killed in the terrorist attack.”

RULE : When any of 'few, many, several, both, all, some' is used with an uncountable
noun, the verb is singular.

Some milk is on the counter.

All the information was important.
Some fresh air is felt here in the garden.

Noun Phrase as Subject

The causes of this accident are poor driving and indiscipline.
The bed and table I got at the showroom look really nice here.
The members of the football team are very happy with the performance.

Titles of Single Entities

Game of Thrones is a very long book to read.
Great Expectations is available in library now.

Exceptions to the Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

“Neither” and “either” require singular verbs even though they seem to be referring to two
separate things.

“Anyone,” “everyone,” “someone,” “no one,” and “nobody” always require singular verbs.
Words that indicate portions of a whole, such as “percent,” “fraction,” “some,” “none,” and
“remainder,” require a singular verb only if the object of the preposition is singular.

“Who,” “that,” and “which” can be singular or plural, according to the noun directly in
front of them.
I, who is your good friend, will help you everytime.
The phrase introduced by “as well as” or “along with” modifies the earlier word but doesn’t
compound the subjects.

When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb, remember that the verb still agrees
with the subject, not the noun or pronoun in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.
Example: The student, as well as the committee members, is excited.

Example: The student with all the master’s degrees is very motivated.

RULE
Plural form subjects with a plural meaning take a plural verb. (e.g. scissors, trousers)
The scissors are on the table.
The trousers are torn.
The police are investigating, and not "The police is investigating".

The word "police" is treated as a plural noun in English. It refers to a group of law
enforcement officers and always takes a plural verb.
The pair of scissors is on the table.
Note: In this example, the subject of the sentence is pair; therefore, the verb must agree
with it. (Because scissors is the object of the preposition, scissors does not affect the
number of the verb.)

Question
Which one is more appropriate?
Give me four five rupee notes.
Give me four five rupees notes.
Give me four fives rupees notes.
Give me four five rupee note.

With cardinal adjectives like two, three, the, etc. a plural noun is used.
Example: Three books are kept under the table.

Correct Ans Option A

2.rupees
3.alphabets