Subject Verb Agreement

Subject Verb Agreement

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English

5th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

Back

Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with its verb. This means that a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a singular verb?

Back

We use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a plural verb?

Back

We use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

Back

Example: The cat runs fast.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

Back

Example: The dogs bark loudly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for collective nouns?

Back

Collective nouns (like team, group, or family) can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a collective noun taking a singular verb?

Back

Example: The team wins the game.

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