Subject and 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 agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When should you use a singular verb?

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

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When should you use a plural verb?

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

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'My sister _______ to eat broccoli and cheese.'?

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The correct verb form is 'likes'.

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Choose the correct verb: 'The box of apples, oranges, and pears (is-are) on the porch.'

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The correct verb is 'is'.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The value of cars and motorcycles (has-have) increased.'?

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The correct verb form is 'has'.

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Identify the error: 'Murray State, a small town university in Kentucky, provide a numerous amount of degree programs.'

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This sentence lacks subject-verb agreement; it should be 'provides'.

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Does the sentence 'Every reader of The Notebook feels loved and appreciated.' have subject-verb agreement?

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Yes, this sentence contains subject-verb agreement.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and share the same verb.

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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If the compound subject is joined by 'and', use a plural verb; if joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject.