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, place, 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, place, or thing). For example: 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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The singular form of the verb 'to be' is 'is'.

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to be' for 'they'?

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The plural form of the verb 'to be' is 'are'.

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Identify the correct verb: 'The cat ... on the mat.' (Options: sits, sit)

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sits

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Identify the correct verb: 'The children ... in the park.' (Options: plays, play)

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play

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they are considered plural, so we use a plural verb.

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Identify the correct verb: 'My brother and sister ... going to the store.' (Options: is, are)

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are

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What happens when subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.