Subject-Verb Agreement

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject of a sentence must match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use 'is' in a sentence?

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We use 'is' with singular subjects, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or when two singular subjects are connected by 'or'.

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When do we use 'are' in a sentence?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects, such as 'they', 'we', or when two plural subjects are connected by 'or'.

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea, e.g., 'The dog', 'Lisa'.

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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, e.g., 'The dogs', 'Lisa and her brother'.

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What is the rule for using 'or' with subjects?

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When using 'or', the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

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Example of subject-verb agreement with 'is':

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Lisa is going to the store.

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Example of subject-verb agreement with 'are':

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The dogs are playing in the yard.

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What is the correct verb for 'A polar bear ... thick fur'?

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has.

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What is the correct verb for 'The panda ... bamboo shoots'?

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eats.