What is subject-verb agreement?
Subject and 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.
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When do we use a singular verb?
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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'
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When do we use a plural verb?
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A plural verb is used when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the correct verb: 'The cat (chase, chases) the mouse.'
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chases
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the correct verb: 'The students (is, are) studying for the test.'
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are
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for compound subjects joined by 'and'?
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When subjects are joined by 'and', they are considered plural, and a plural verb is used. For example, 'Tom and Jerry run fast.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.'
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