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Concord

Concord, derived from Latin, refers to the grammatical agreement between the subject and verb in a sentence, commonly known as subject-verb agreement. The document outlines various classifications of concord, including rules for singular and plural subjects, as well as specific cases where certain words dictate verb forms. Understanding these classifications is essential to avoid grammatical errors in writing and speaking.

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Concord

Concord, derived from Latin, refers to the grammatical agreement between the subject and verb in a sentence, commonly known as subject-verb agreement. The document outlines various classifications of concord, including rules for singular and plural subjects, as well as specific cases where certain words dictate verb forms. Understanding these classifications is essential to avoid grammatical errors in writing and speaking.

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CONCORD

IKLC (Junior Level)


What is a concord?
◦ Concord is a word which is originally derived from Latin for
agreement, in the context of English grammar concord could be
defined as the grammatical agreement between the two words
in a sentence, which is the grammatical agreement between
mainly the subject and the verb in the sentence. The general
idea of concord is that the verb must agree with its subject in
number and person.

◦ WE NORMALLY CALL IT SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT


The Classification of concord
◦ There are number of classifications in the concord, we would discuss these one by one;
1. When more than two singular nouns or pronouns joined by and require a plural verb as,
◦ Iron and aluminium are metals.
◦ He and I were swimming.

2. But if the noun suggests one singular idea or person then the verb is singular.
◦ The poet and dramatist is gone to Islamabad. (The person is both a poet and a dramatist)

3. If the words are joined by with, as well as, etc to a singular subject then verb should be singular
The computer with its accessories was insured.
The President with his ministers is to be present at 0930 hrs.

4. A singular verb is used if the two or more than two singular nouns are connected by nor or or
Either the horse or the cow has been here.
Neither praise nor criticism seems to have any effect on him.
Cont. The Classification of concord
5. If more than two plural subjects are joined by or or nor then
the nearest to or will decide the nature of the verb

◦Neither the manager nor the waiters are present.


6. If the subjects are joined by or or nor and it signifies
different persons than the verb has to agree to the nearer,
such as,
◦Either I or he is at fault.
◦Either he or you are mistaken.
Cont. The classification of Concord
◦ Some specific words always take up singular verbs and these words
are:
Somebody, none, anybody, anyone, everyone, each, and everybody.
Each boy is running
Every one is working hard.
7. If two nouns are connected by and, but are qualified by every or
each then, it must take singular verb
Every boy and every girl were greeted with a rose.
8. When some nouns are singular in meaning but are plural in the form
then the verb is singular as
The news is authentic.
Cont. Classification of Concord
9. If the noun is plural in meaning but is singular in form
then it will take up plural verb as,
◦According to the market rate, twelve dozen cost two
hundred rupees.
10. If the plural noun is used for a single object or its
proper name then the followed verb should be singular
The Arabian nights is an interesting story. (Book Name)
Conclusion:
◦The topic concord looks into the
subject-verb agreement and their various
rules. The classifications should be kept in
mind to avoid any misuse or grammatical
errors while speaking or writing.

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