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 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.

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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, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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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, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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

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Example: 'The cat runs fast.' Here, 'cat' is singular, and 'runs' is the singular verb.

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

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Example: 'The dogs bark loudly.' Here, 'dogs' is plural, and 'bark' is the plural verb.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things, such as 'team' or 'class.' It can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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How does a collective noun affect verb agreement?

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If the collective noun acts as a single unit, use a singular verb. If the individuals in the group act separately, use a plural verb.

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

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Example: 'The team wins the game.' Here, 'team' acts as a single unit.

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What is an example of a collective noun with a plural verb?

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Example: 'The team are arguing among themselves.' Here, 'team' acts as individuals.

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and,' they are considered plural, and a plural verb should be used.