Subject-Verb Agreement

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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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'She runs fast.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'They run fast.'

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'He'?

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The correct verb form is singular, for example, 'He plays soccer.'

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'They'?

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The correct verb form is plural, for example, 'They play soccer.'

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Choose the correct verb: 'The cat _____ on the roof.' (sit/sits)

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sits

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Choose the correct verb: 'The dogs _____ in the yard.' (bark/barks)

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bark

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they are considered plural, so we use a plural verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry run fast.'

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'or'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Either the cat or the dogs are outside.'

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Choose the correct verb: 'Each of the students _____ a book.' (have/has)

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has