Subject Verb Agreement

Subject Verb Agreement

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English

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a singular verb?

Back

A singular verb is used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

3.

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Front

When do we use a plural verb?

Back

A plural verb is used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?

Back

When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

Back

When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a sentence with a compound subject using 'and':

Back

Annie and her brothers are at school.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a sentence with a compound subject using 'or':

Back

Either my mother or my father is coming to the meeting.

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