Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When do we use a singular verb?

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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When do we use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The team ____ winning the game.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'The team is winning the game.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Neither the cat nor the dog ____ outside.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'Neither the cat nor the dog is outside.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The group of students ____ going on a field trip.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'The group of students is going on a field trip.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The books on the shelf ____ dusty.'?

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The correct verb form is 'are', so the complete sentence is 'The books on the shelf are dusty.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Everybody ____ excited about the trip.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'Everybody is excited about the trip.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The pair of shoes ____ on sale.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'The pair of shoes is on sale.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The committee ____ making a decision.'?

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The correct verb form is 'is', so the complete sentence is 'The committee is making a decision.'