Subject/Verb agreement

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What is subject/verb agreement?

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Subject/verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular; if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

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What is the correct verb form for a singular subject?

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The correct verb form for a singular subject is usually the base form of the verb with an 's' added in the present tense (e.g., he plays, she runs).

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What is the correct verb form for a plural subject?

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The correct verb form for a plural subject is the base form of the verb without an 's' (e.g., they play, we run).

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Complete the sentence: The cat _______ on the mat.

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The cat sits on the mat.

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Complete the sentence: The dogs _______ in the park.

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The dogs run in the park.

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Which verb is correct? She _______ to school every day.

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She walks to school every day.

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Which verb is correct? The teacher _______ the lesson.

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The teacher explains the lesson.

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Complete the sentence: My friends _______ to the movies.

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My friends go to the movies.

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What is the rule for using 'plays' in a sentence?

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Use 'plays' when the subject is singular (e.g., he plays, she plays).

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What is the rule for using 'play' in a sentence?

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Use 'play' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you' (e.g., they play, I play, you play).