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 match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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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 cat runs fast.'

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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 cats run fast.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Everyone _____ happy'?

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is

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What is the correct verb for 'Both taxis and buses _____ at this corner'?

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stop

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What is the correct verb for 'She ___ one of the brightest students'?

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is

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What is the correct verb for 'The tulip, the daffodil, or the daisy ______'?

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is good to eat.

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What is the correct verb for 'That red-haired lady ___________across the street'?

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lives

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things treated as a single unit, like 'team' or 'flock.'

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How does a collective noun affect verb choice?

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A collective noun can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group acts as one unit or as individuals.