Unit 4 CKLA 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 and the verb 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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Choose the correct verb: The dog (bark / barks) loudly.

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barks

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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 sleeping.'

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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 are sleeping.'

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Choose the correct verb: The children (play / plays) in the park.

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play

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What is the rule for using 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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Choose the correct verb: She (run / runs) every morning.

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runs

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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Choose the correct verb: The teacher (teach / teaches) the class.

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teaches

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What is the verb form for 'he' or 'she'?

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The verb form for 'he' or 'she' is usually the singular form, often ending in 's'. For example, 'He runs fast.'