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1. Singular nouns refer to only one person, place, thing, or event. 
   Singular nouns go with singular verbs.  It is easy to spot singular
   verbs because they end in s or es.

   

          
 
2. Plural nouns refer to two or more persons, places, things, or events.
   Plural nouns go with plural verbs.
 
    

    
 

3.  a. And makes the subject plural except when the two
        are viewed as a unit.

        Leo and Cathy are friends.
        Ham and eggs is Leo’s favorite breakfast.
        But: Ham and eggs are high in cholesterol.
 
    b. Each and Every take a singular verb:
    
        Each employee has to show an ID.
        Every passenger is responsible for his own luggage.
                 
    c.  Either … or, Neither … nor:
        The verb agrees with the phrase closest to it.

        Two essays or one story is required for the competition
        One story or two essays are required for the competition.
        Neither Jose nor his brothers are present today.
        The managers nor the supervisor knows about the presentation.

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