Subject Verb Agreement Flashcard

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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' is a singular subject.

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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' is a plural subject.

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When do we use 'begins'?

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We use 'begins' when the subject is singular. For example, 'He begins his homework.'

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When do we use 'begin'?

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We use 'begin' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They begin their project.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Grandpa ________________ the best chocolate cake'?

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The correct verb is 'makes'. So, the complete sentence is 'Grandpa makes the best chocolate cake.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Our cat ________________ under my bed when he’s scared'?

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The correct verb is 'hides'. So, the complete sentence is 'Our cat hides under my bed when he’s scared.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Tiffany ________________ the tallest student in our class'?

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The correct verb is 'is'. So, the complete sentence is 'Tiffany is the tallest student in our class.'

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What is the correct verb for 'My dogs ________________ when they sleep'?

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The correct verb is 'wave'. So, the complete sentence is 'My dogs wave when they sleep.'

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What is the subject in the sentence 'The dog barks'?

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The subject is 'The dog', which is singular.