Wednesday - subject/verb agreement

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What is subject/verb agreement?

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Subject/verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence 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 'holds'?

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We use 'holds' when the subject is singular, for example: 'He holds the door.'

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When do we use 'hold'?

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We use 'hold' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you', for example: 'I hold the door.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Mom _____ a book every night'?

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The correct verb form is 'reads' because 'Mom' is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'They _______ they could fly'?

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The correct verb form is 'wish' because 'They' is a plural subject.

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

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The correct verb form is 'seem' because 'Both' refers to a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'My dog always ________ her tail'?

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The correct verb form is 'chases' because 'My dog' is a singular subject.

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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', 'The teacher'.

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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', 'The teachers'.

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What is the rule for using 's' at the end of a verb?

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We add 's' to the base form of a verb when the subject is singular in the present tense.