Instructions for use:

Proximity principle:

A or b+ verb

With a or b+ verb.

Inside nor b+ verbs

Not only a, but also b+ verbs.

Among them, the singular and plural of the verb depends on the singular and plural of the noun B, such as:

Either you are wrong or I am wrong.

Neither you nor he is wrong.

Requirements between subject and predicate in the following cases

Far principle:

A with/except/but +b+ verb

A with +b+ verb

A and +b+ verbs

Verbs not less than +b+

Among them, the verb is consistent with the subject a. Such as:

John and you are both wrong.

The captain and his crew were saved.

Helen is as beautiful as her sister.

Both the bat and the ball were stolen.

No one is absent except John and Helen.

Specific explanation:

Proximity principle

Take it there … or, or, neither … nor, not only … but also, whether … or; ; Not ... but; The singular and plural forms of the predicates of two connected subjects, such as not only … but also the subject closest to the predicate.

You or he must go with me there.

When there or here causes more than one subject, the principle of proximity is adopted. Here is a pen, some envelopes and some paper for you.

In inverted sentences, the predicate can be consistent with the first subject behind. Claps and shouts of people came from the distance. In the distance, you can hear clapping and people shouting.

Stay away from principle

1. and;

2. (together/along) with;

3. Except; Besides;

4. however;

5. including;

6. In addition;

7. Except ...

8. Not.