Subject Verb Agreement Flashcard

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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 'sleeps'?

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We use 'sleeps' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'He sleeps at 7:00 p.m.'

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When do we use 'sleep'?

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We use 'sleep' when the subject is plural, like 'they' or 'we'. For example, 'They sleep at 7:00 p.m.'

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What verb form do we use with 'the other kids'?

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We use 'go' because 'the other kids' is plural.

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What is the correct verb for 'My brothers ___ soccer'?

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The correct verb is 'play' because 'brothers' is plural.

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What is the correct verb for 'The children ___ their toys'?

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The correct verb is 'share' because 'children' is plural.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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Fill in the blank: 'Where ___ my new socks?'

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The correct word is 'are' because 'socks' is plural.

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea, like 'cat' or 'teacher'.