Subject Verb Agreement Practice

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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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When do we use 'runs'?

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We use 'runs' when the subject is singular, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She runs fast.'

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When do we use 'run'?

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We use 'run' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They run every day.'

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cat is sleeping.'

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What is a plural subject?

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A plural subject refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cats are sleeping.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Mark' in the sentence 'Mark ___ a flower in the pot'?

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The correct verb form is 'grows' because 'Mark' is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'my friend' in the sentence 'My friend ____ on my street'?

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The correct verb form is 'lives' because 'my friend' is a singular subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'my parents' in the sentence 'My parents ______ breakfast for me'?

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The correct verb form is 'cook' because 'my parents' is a plural subject.

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What is the rule for using 'knows'?

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We use 'knows' when the subject is singular, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'He knows the answer.'

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What is the rule for using 'know'?

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We use 'know' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They know the answer.'