Subject-Verb Agreement 6th Grade

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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 you use 'was' instead of 'were'?

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Use 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects. Example: 'He was happy.' vs 'They were happy.'

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What is the correct verb form for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals. Example: 'The team is winning.' vs 'The team are arguing among themselves.'

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How do you determine the correct verb for sentences with 'everybody' or 'anybody'?

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Use a singular verb with 'everybody' or 'anybody'. Example: 'Everybody is here.'

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What is the correct verb form for the phrase 'No news ____ good news'?

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete phrase is 'No news is good news.'

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How do you handle compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Example: 'Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'All of the workers ____ receiving their bonus'?

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The correct verb is 'are'. The complete sentence is 'All of the workers are receiving their bonus.'

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Is the sentence 'The box of apples is on the porch' correct?

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Yes, the sentence is correct. 'Box' is the subject, which is singular.

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What is the rule for using 'is' and 'are' with plural nouns?

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Use 'are' with plural nouns. Example: 'The dogs are barking.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The pitcher or the base runners ____ caught napping'?

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The correct verb is 'were'. The complete sentence is 'The pitcher or the base runners were caught napping.'