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 plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is 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.

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Example of a singular subject with a singular verb.

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The cat runs fast.

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Example of a plural subject with a plural verb.

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The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The team (is, are) winning.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The children (plays, play) outside.'?

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play

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'There (was, were) many people at the concert.'?

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were

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Each of the students (has, have) a book.'?

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has

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Neither the cat nor the dog (is, are) in the yard.'?

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is