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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Give an example of a singular subject with a singular verb.

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The cat runs fast.

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Give an example of a plural subject with a plural verb.

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The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to jump'?

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jumps

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to swim'?

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swim

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Complete the sentence: The bird ___ in the sky.

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flies

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Complete the sentence: The children ___ in the park.

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play

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Is this sentence correct? 'He walk to school.'

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No, it should be 'He walks to school.'

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Is this sentence correct? 'They swims in the pool.'

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No, it should be 'They swim in the pool.'

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What do you call a verb that describes an action done by one person or thing?

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A singular verb.