What is subject-verb agreement?
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 do 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 do 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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What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?
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When two subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.
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What is the rule for compound 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.
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Example of a singular subject with a singular verb.
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The cat runs fast.
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Example of a plural subject with a plural verb.
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The dogs bark loudly.
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