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 the verb.

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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, 'The dog barks.'

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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, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to run'?

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The singular form is 'runs' when the subject is he, she, or it. For example, 'She runs every day.'

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to run'?

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The plural form is 'run' when the subject is I, you, we, or they. For example, 'They run every day.'

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Identify the correct verb: 'The cat _____ on the roof.' (climb/climbs)

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The correct verb is 'climbs.' The sentence is 'The cat climbs on the roof.'

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Identify the correct verb: 'The children _____ in the park.' (play/plays)

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The correct verb is 'play.' The sentence is 'The children play in the park.'

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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, and 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' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Either the cat or the dogs bark.'

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Identify the correct verb: 'My friend _____ to the store.' (go/goes)

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The correct verb is 'goes.' The sentence is 'My friend goes to the store.'