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 subject in the sentence: 'The students in our class are excited to study the ocean.'?

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The subject is 'The students in our class'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The story about the sharks sends shivers up my spine.'?

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The verb is 'sends'.

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How do you determine if a subject is singular or plural?

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To determine if a subject is singular or plural, look at the noun or pronoun that acts as the subject and check if it refers to one (singular) or more than one (plural).

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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An example of a collective noun is 'team,' which refers to a group of individuals acting as a single unit.

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How does a collective noun affect verb agreement?

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A collective noun can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'The pictures in this pamphlet ______ helpful.'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'The appearances of some of the sea creatures ______ frightening.'?

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The correct verb form is 'look'.