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 you use a singular verb?

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You should use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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You should use a plural verb 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 moon-dwellers'?

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The correct verb form is 'use' because 'moon-dwellers' is plural.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'Angela'?

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The correct verb form is 'buckles' because 'Angela' is singular.

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What verb form should be used with the subject 'The hydroponic gardens'?

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The correct verb form is 'supply' because 'gardens' is plural.

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What verb form should be used with the subject 'The magnetrain'?

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The correct verb form is 'speeds' because 'magnetrain' is singular.

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What verb form should be used with the subject 'A layer of dust and rocks'?

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The correct verb form is 'forms' because 'layer' is singular.

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What is an example of a singular subject?

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An example of a singular subject is 'The cat'.

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What is an example of a plural subject?

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An example of a plural subject is 'The dogs'.