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 'play' instead of 'plays'?

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We use 'play' when the subject is plural or when it is 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'I play soccer' or 'They play soccer'.

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When do we use 'plays'?

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We use 'plays' when the subject is singular and third person, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'He plays soccer'.

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

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The correct verb is 'need'. The sentence should read: 'The flowers in that garden need water.'

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What is the correct verb for 'My sister _____________ sitting on the chair'?

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The correct verb is 'is'. The sentence should read: 'My sister is sitting on the chair.'

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What does 'doesn't' mean?

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'Doesn't' is a contraction for 'does not'. It is used to indicate that something is not true or not happening.

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What does 'don't' mean?

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'Don't' is a contraction for 'do not'. It is used to indicate that something is not true or not happening.

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What is the correct form: 'My parents ______ let me watch TV'?

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The correct form is 'don't'. The sentence should read: 'My parents don't let me watch TV until I have finished my homework.'

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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 a singular subject.

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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' is a plural subject.