What is subject-verb agreement?
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 team'?
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The correct verb form is 'is' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.
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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'The players'?
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The correct verb form is 'are' because 'players' is plural.
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How do you determine the correct verb form when using collective nouns?
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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 an example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement?
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Example: 'The dog barks loudly.' (singular subject with singular verb) or 'The dogs bark loudly.' (plural subject with plural verb).
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