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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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cat runs.'

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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 run.'

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When do we use 'needs'?

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We use 'needs' when the subject is singular. For example, 'He needs help.'

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When do we use 'need'?

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We use 'need' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They need help.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Everyone ___ in the classroom'?

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The correct verb is 'is'. So, the sentence is 'Everyone is in the classroom.'

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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'. So, the sentence is 'The flowers in that garden need water.'

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What does it mean if a sentence is 'Incorrect'?

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It means that the sentence does not follow the rules of grammar or has mistakes.

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What is the correct verb for 'My dad's boss __________ him to work one Saturday a month'?

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The correct verb is 'requires'. So, the sentence is 'My dad's boss requires him to work one Saturday a month.'

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What is the correct verb for 'The boys in fourth grade _______ soccer during recess'?

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The correct verb is 'play'. So, the sentence is 'The boys in fourth grade play soccer during recess.'