Subject-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 match the verb 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, place, or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

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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, place, or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to fall'?

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The singular form is 'falls.'

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to give'?

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The plural form is 'give.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Owls ... in the day'?

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The correct verb is 'sleep.' (Owls sleep in the day.)

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What verb should be used with 'A polar bear ... thick fur'?

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The correct verb is 'has.' (A polar bear has thick fur.)

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What is the correct verb for 'Eagles ... small animals to eat'?

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The correct verb is 'catches.' (Eagles catch small animals to eat.)

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What is the subject in the sentence 'The rain falls'?

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The subject is 'The rain.'

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What is the subject in the sentence 'Elephants give their babies baths'?

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The subject is 'Elephants.'