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 sentence: 'The onions in the potato salad ________ too strong for my liking'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The nurses at the hospital _______ extremely caring'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The boys in fourth grade _______ soccer during recess'?

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The correct verb form is 'play'.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'My parents ______ let me watch TV until I have finished my homework'?

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The correct verb form is 'don't'.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The green apples in the basket _________ sour'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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An example of a compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry', which requires a plural verb.

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How does the presence of phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' affect subject-verb agreement?

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Phrases like 'along with' or 'as well as' do not change the number of the subject; the verb should agree with the main subject only.