Subject-Verb Agreement

Subject-Verb Agreement

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

2.

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Front

When should a singular verb be used?

Back

A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

3.

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Front

When should a plural verb be used?

Back

A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

4.

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Front

What is a compound subject?

Back

A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'and' or 'or').

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

Back

If the compound subject is joined by 'and', a plural verb is used. If joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

6.

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Front

Example of a singular subject with a singular verb.

Back

The cat runs fast.

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Example of a plural subject with a plural verb.

Back

The dogs bark loudly.

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