subject/verb agreement

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What is subject/verb agreement?

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Subject/verb agreement means that the subject of a sentence and the verb 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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When do we use 'doesn't'?

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We use 'doesn't' (does not) with singular subjects, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example: 'He doesn't like ice cream.'

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When do we use 'don't'?

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We use 'don't' (do not) with plural subjects and with 'I' and 'you'. For example: 'They don't play soccer.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Forest Fires'?

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The correct verb form is 'destroy' because 'forest fires' is a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Your idea'?

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The correct verb form is 'makes' because 'your idea' is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'She and her cousin'?

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The correct verb form is 'play' because 'she and her cousin' is a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Here _____ Elena and James'?

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The correct verb form is 'come' because 'Elena and James' is a plural subject.

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a plural subject?

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A plural subject refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example: 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the rule for subject/verb agreement with collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as one unit or as individuals. For example: 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).