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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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with singular subjects?
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When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. For example, 'The dog barks.'
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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with plural subjects?
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When the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural. For example, 'The dogs bark.'
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How do you determine the number of a compound subject?
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A compound subject joined by 'and' is usually plural, requiring a plural verb. For example, 'Wendy and Mia walk.'
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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 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. For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).
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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for indefinite pronouns?
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Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' and 'someone' are singular and require a singular verb. For example, 'Everyone sings.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for the verb 'to be'?
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The verb 'to be' must agree with the subject in number and person. For example, 'He is' (singular) vs. 'They are' (plural).
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