Grammar Quiz 5

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Definition of a subject in a sentence

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The subject of a sentence is the noun (person, place, thing, or idea) that is doing or being (verb).

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How to identify the subject in a sentence

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The subject is the word that you find when you ask the question: Who or What + Verb + The rest of the sentence?

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Definition of a verb in a sentence

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The verb is the action in the sentence or a state of being (is, am, are, was, were, be, been, being).

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Subject/Verb Agreement Rule for Singular and Plural

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A singular subject requires a singular verb, and a plural subject requires a plural verb. Singular verbs end with 'S,' while plural verbs do not.

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Compound Subject Joined by 'And'

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If a sentence has a compound subject joined by 'and,' use a plural verb form.

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Compound Subject Joined by 'Or' or 'Nor'

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If a sentence has a compound subject joined by 'or' or 'nor,' the verb form should match the subject closer to the verb. ("Or or Nor... go next door!")

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Exception for 'I' and 'You'

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The singular pronouns 'I' and 'you' require the plural form of the verb.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: "The costumes and props (belong, belongs) on stage."

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The subject is "The costumes and props," which is a compound subject and plural. The correct verb is "belong."

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The subject in the sentence "The costumes and props belong on stage" is a compound subject.

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The subject is "costumes and props," which is a compound subject.

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The subject "costumes and props" is plural.

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Plural