Subject-Verb Rules 1-2

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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). For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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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. For example, 'The cat runs fast.'

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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. For example, 'The cats run fast.'

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'he'?

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The correct verb form is 'he runs' (singular).

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'they'?

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The correct verb form is 'they run' (plural).

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The team wins the game.' or 'The team win the game.'

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The correct sentence is 'The team wins the game.' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things considered as a single unit, such as 'team,' 'flock,' or 'class.'

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Choose the correct verb: 'The group of students (is/are) going on a trip.'

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The correct verb is 'is.' The sentence should read 'The group of students is going on a trip.'

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

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When subjects are joined by 'and,' they typically take a plural verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is the rule for 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. For example, 'Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.'