Wednesday - 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 'reads'?

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We use 'reads' when the subject is singular, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She reads a book every night.'

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When do we use 'wish'?

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We use 'wish' when the subject is plural or when it is 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They wish they could fly.'

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What is the correct form of the verb in 'Both of the options (seems, seem) viable'?

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The correct form is 'seem' because 'both' is plural.

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When do we use 'ties'?

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We use 'ties' when the subject is singular, such as 'he' or 'she'. For example, 'John ties his shoe.'

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When do we use 'chases'?

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We use 'chases' when the subject is singular, such as 'my dog'. For example, 'My dog always chases her tail.'

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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 cat is sleeping.'

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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 cats are sleeping.'

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What is the verb form for 'he' or 'she'?

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The verb form for 'he' or 'she' is usually the singular form, often ending in 's'. For example, 'He runs fast.'

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What is the verb form for 'they'?

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The verb form for 'they' is usually the base form of the verb without 's'. For example, 'They run fast.'