Demonstrate the correct use of subject-verb agreement in the following sentence:Both of you _ the rules.
Correct answer: B. Knew
- A. Knows
- B. Knew
- C. No
- D. New
Explanation
Option A; Both is the subject of your sentence, and it is what the verb should agree with. Since Both are plural, you should use the plural form know, not the third person singular knows. 'of you' modifies Both, and does not affect the verb's number.Option B: 'Knew' is the past tense of 'know' which is the right option.Option C: 'No' is used to give a negative response.Option D: 'New' means produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time; not existing before.
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