Subject - Verb Agreement

Front

What is subject-verb agreement?

Back

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

Front

When should a singular verb be used?

Back

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

Front

When should a plural verb be used?

Back

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

Front

What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The progress of the group of students ______ slowed by the weather'?

Back

The correct verb form is 'was'.

Front

What verb form is used with the subject 'The girls'?

Back

The verb form used is 'play'.

Front

How do you determine the correct verb form when the subject is a collective noun like 'group'?

Back

When the subject is a collective noun, the verb form can depend on whether the group is acting as a single unit (singular) or as individuals (plural). In this case, 'group' is treated as singular.

Front

What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Members of the band ______ raising money for new uniforms'?

Back

The correct verb form is 'are'.

Front

What is the subject in the sentence: 'This tree provides a home for birds and squirrels'?

Back

The subject is 'This tree'.

Front

What verb form is used with the subject 'The boys'?

Back

The verb form used is 'think'.

Front

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

Back

An example is: 'The dog barks loudly.' (singular subject and verb).