Subject/Verb agreement

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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 'thinks'?

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We use 'thinks' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She thinks it will rain.'

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When do we use 'think'?

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We use 'think' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They think it is a good idea.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'I _____ tired after school'?

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The correct verb form is 'feel'. The complete sentence is 'I feel tired after school.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'My brother and I _______ a lot of money'?

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The correct verb form is 'spend'. The complete sentence is 'My brother and I spend a lot of money.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The flowers in that garden _____ water'?

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The correct verb form is 'need'. The complete sentence is 'The flowers in that garden need water.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'My parents ________ breakfast for me in the morning'?

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The correct verb form is 'cook'. The complete sentence is 'My parents cook breakfast for me in the morning.'

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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 rule for subject/verb agreement with 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it', the verb usually ends with 's' or 'es'. For example, 'He runs fast.'