SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When should a singular verb be used?

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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should a plural verb be used?

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A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'The elephant'?

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The correct verb form is 'brings' because 'elephant' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'Those cars'?

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The correct verb form is 'make' because 'cars' is plural.

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How do you determine the correct verb form in a sentence?

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To determine the correct verb form, identify the subject of the sentence and check if it is singular or plural.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement?

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An example is: 'The dog barks loudly.' Here, 'dog' is singular, and 'barks' is the correct singular verb.

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What is an example of a sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement?

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An example is: 'The group of students are going to the park.' It should be 'The group of students is going to the park.'

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What is the rule for collective nouns in subject-verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'All the princes and princesses'?

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The correct verb form is 'eat' because 'princes and princesses' is plural.