Writing with Tenses / Verb Patterns
LESSON 123 OF 261 · 10 MIN READ

Agreement beyond simple subjects

Each, every, everyone and someone normally take singular agreement. A compound subject joined by and is usually plural. Match there is/are to the following noun. Collective agreement varies by dialect and intended meaning.

Understand and use it

Each, every, everyone and someone normally take singular agreement. A compound subject joined by and is usually plural. Match there is/are to the following noun. Collective agreement varies by dialect and intended meaning.

Examples and a writing plan

Everyone is ready.
Riya and Evan are here.
There are two books.

Common mistake to investigate

Everyone are ready.
Everyone refers to individuals but takes singular grammar.

Use the rule now

Describe the people and objects in a classroom using three different subject patterns.

Use this rule: write and correct

Try first. Hints become more specific after each attempt. Your attempts and corrections are saved with your existing writing progress.

Enlarged practice scene

From this rule to your writing

TRY IT YOURSELF

A quick check

A wrong answer is a chance to learn. Use the hint and try again.