Subject Verb Agreement

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What must plural subjects have?

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Plural verbs.

Front

In the sentence 'Among the shrubs (was, were) a tiny kitten,' which verb is correct?

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Was.

Front

In the sentence 'The children (shares, share) their toys,' which verb is correct?

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Share.

Front

In the sentence 'Here (is, are) the garden chairs for your party,' which verb is correct?

Back

Are.

Front

In the sentence 'All of the workers _____ receiving their bonus,' which verb is correct?

Back

Are.

Front

What is subject-verb agreement?

Back

It is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number.

Front

What is a singular subject?

Back

A subject that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

What is a plural subject?

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A subject that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

Give an example of a singular subject with a verb.

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The dog barks.

Front

Give an example of a plural subject with a verb.

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The dogs bark.