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 agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When should you 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 should you 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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Example of singular subject with a singular verb.

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The cat runs fast.

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Example of plural subject with a plural verb.

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The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The boys ______ math is easy'?

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The correct verb form is 'think'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The pecan, the almond, and the cashew ______ my favorite nuts'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The progress of the group of students ______ slowed by the weather'?

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The correct verb form is 'was'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Twila _____ to study ballet'?

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The correct verb form is 'wants'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The girls ______ basketball after school'?

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The correct verb form is 'play'.