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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the correct verb: Everyone at the table (were, was) ready to eat?

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The correct verb is 'was.' Everyone is treated as a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb: The stable (was, were) full of horses waiting for lunch?

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The correct verb is 'was.' The stable is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb: Each person who climbs the hundred steps (mention, mentions) the beautiful view?

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The correct verb is 'mentions.' Each is treated as a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb: The spray paint on the wall (was, were) removed with a power washer?

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The correct verb is 'was.' The spray paint is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb: James and Aiden both like to dance, but they (dances, dance) to different music?

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The correct verb is 'dance.' They is a plural subject.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things treated as a single unit, like 'team' or 'flock.'

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How does a collective noun affect verb choice?

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A collective noun can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group acts as one unit or as individuals.