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đŸŽ¯ SSC CGL

Compound Subjects with 'And': The 'Each/Every' Override

और ('And') से जुड़े संयुक्त कर्ता: 'Each/Every' का प्रभाव

When 'each' or 'every' precedes two or more singular subjects connected by 'and', the verb must always be singular. These words emphasize the individual nature of each subject, overriding the pluralizing effect of 'and'.

💡 Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 Think of 'Each' and 'Every' as tiny, powerful spotlights. Even if 'And' tries to gather a crowd, these spotlights shine on *one person at a time*, making them feel individual and special. So, no matter how many 'And' tries to join, 'Each' and 'Every' insist on a *singular* spotlight, demanding a singular verb!
💡 'Each' और 'Every' को छोटे, शक्तिशाली स्पॉटलाइट की तरह सोचो। भले ही 'And' भीड़ इकट्ठा करने की कोशिश करे, ये स्पॉटलाइट *एक समय में एक व्यक्ति* पर चमकते हैं, जिससे उन्हें व्यक्तिगत और खास महसूस होता है। तो, 'And' कितने भी लोगों को जोड़ने की कोशिश करे, 'Each' और 'Every' एक *एकवचन* स्पॉटलाइट पर जोर देते हैं, एकवचन क्रिया की मांग करते हैं!
⚠️ The 'and' conjunction naturally makes students think 'plural,' so examiners often place 'each' or 'every' at the beginning to trick them into choosing a plural verb. Always remember that 'each' and 'every' are stronger than 'and' in this context.
📌 Key Grammar Rules & Formulas:
  • âœĻ Rule 1: If 'each' or 'every' comes before two or more singular subjects joined by 'and', the verb is always singular.
  • âœĻ Example: Every student and every teacher *was* excited for the annual day.
  • âœĻ Rule 2: The presence of 'each' or 'every' forces the focus onto individual members, not the group as a whole, thus demanding a singular verb.
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

When 'every' precedes two singular subjects ('book' and 'magazine') joined by 'and', the verb must be singular. Therefore, 'was' is the correct choice. The sentence focuses on each item individually, not as a collective plural.
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