Subject Verb Agreement II

Subject Verb Agreement II

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

Back

Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a singular verb?

Back

We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The cat runs.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a plural verb?

Back

We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The cats run.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for 'Either...or' constructions?

Back

In 'Either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. For example, 'Either the girls or the boy walks.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for 'Neither...nor' constructions?

Back

In 'Neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. For example, 'Neither the dogs nor the cat is hungry.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Both' indicate in terms of subject-verb agreement?

Back

'Both' indicates a plural subject, so we use a plural verb. For example, 'Both of the dogs have collars.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Each' indicate in terms of subject-verb agreement?

Back

'Each' is considered singular, so we use a singular verb. For example, 'Each of the students is responsible.'

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