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.'

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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.'

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What is the correct verb: 'Lisa or her brother ___ going to feed the horses'?

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is

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What is the correct verb: 'Some photographers ___ pictures of cheetah in Africa'?

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take

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What is the correct verb: 'The kitten's fur ___ very soft'?

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is

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What is the correct verb: 'One of the scientists ___ to take pictures of gorillas'?

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loves

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What is the correct verb: 'The zookeeper or his helper ___ the animals every morning'?

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feeds

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What happens when the subject is joined by 'or'?

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The verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it. For example, 'Either the teacher or the students are here.'

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and' or 'or'. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'