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 and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or 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 (e.g., 'The cat runs').

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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 (e.g., 'The cats run').

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'The road _______ too rough and uneven.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'A lot of money ____ needed.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'Tom and Johnny _______ looking for a cat.'?

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are

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'My friends and I _____ to the beach every Sunday.'?

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go

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What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'Either my father or my mother _______ coming to meet the teacher.'?

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is

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and' or 'or'.

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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If the subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb. If joined by 'or', use a verb that agrees with the nearest subject.