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 agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When should a singular verb be used?

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

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When should a plural verb be used?

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

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Example of a singular subject with a singular verb.

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She meets her friends every Friday.

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Example of a plural subject with a plural verb.

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The members of the band are raising money.

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What is the correct verb form for 'He ______ to the store every week'?

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The correct verb form is 'goes'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The dogs ______ in the park'?

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The correct verb form is 'are running'.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and share the same verb.

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Example of a compound subject with a plural verb.

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Tom and Jerry are friends.

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What happens when the subject is separated from the verb?

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The verb must still agree with the main subject, not with a noun that may be closer to the verb.