Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match 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 form for 'He/She/It' in present tense?

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The correct verb form is to add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. For example, 'He plays.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'I/You/We/They' in present tense?

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The correct verb form is the base form of the verb without 's' or 'es'. For example, 'They play.'

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What do we say when two subjects are joined by 'and'?

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When two subjects are joined by 'and', we use a plural verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What do we say when two subjects are joined by 'or'?

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When two subjects are joined by 'or', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Either the cat or the dogs are outside.'

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What is the correct verb form for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as one unit or as individuals. For example, 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).

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What is the correct verb form for 'There is' and 'There are'?

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Use 'There is' for singular nouns and 'There are' for plural nouns. For example, 'There is a book on the table.' vs. 'There are books on the table.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'A bouquet of flowers'?

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The correct verb form is singular: 'A bouquet of flowers is required for the event.'