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 singular verb.

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The dog barks.

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Example of plural subject with plural verb.

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The dogs bark.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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Example of a collective noun with a singular verb.

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The team wins the game.

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Example of a collective noun with a plural verb.

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The team are arguing among themselves.

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What is an example of a subject that always takes a singular verb?

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Mathematics is a subject that always takes a singular verb.

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What is an example of a subject that always takes a plural verb?

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Scissors are a tool that always takes a plural verb.