Correct Option: D. Ade and Jide come to the meeting every week.
Explanation of the Correct Answer:
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Subject-Verb Agreement: In English grammar, subject-verb agreement refers to the rule that the verb must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. When the subject is plural, the verb must also be in its plural form.
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Identifying the Subjects: In the correct option (D), "Ade and Jide" is a compound subject. Since there are two individuals (Ade and Jide), the subject is plural. Therefore, the verb must also be in its plural form, which is "come."
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Why "come" is Correct: The verb "come" is the base form of the verb, which is used with plural subjects. In this case, "Ade and Jide" is treated as a plural subject, so we use "come" instead of "comes."
Why the Other Options are Incorrect:
- Option A: Ade as well as Jide come to the meeting every week.
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Explanation: The phrase "as well as" does not change the number of the subject. The main subject here is "Ade," which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form should be "comes" (singular) instead of "come" (plural). This makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
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Option B: Ade as well as Jide comes to the meeting every week.
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Explanation: Similar to Option A, the phrase "as well as" indicates that "Ade" is the main subject, which is singular. Thus, the verb "comes" is correctly used here. However, the presence of "as well as" can create confusion about the subject's number, making this option less clear than Option D.
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Option C: Both Ade and Jide comes to the meeting every week.
- Explanation: The phrase "both...and" indicates a plural subject, so the verb should be "come" (plural). The use of "comes" (singular) is incorrect here, making this option grammatically incorrect.
Summary of Key Points:
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure the verb matches the subject in number (singular/plural).
- Compound Subjects: When using "and," treat the subject as plural.
- Phrases like "as well as": Do not change the number of the main subject; the verb must agree with the main subject only.
- Correct Usage: "Ade and Jide come" is correct because both are plural, while "Ade comes" is correct for a singular subject.
By understanding these rules, you can confidently choose the correct verb forms in sentences involving compound subjects.