Subject and Verb Agreement

Subject and Verb Agreement

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is subject-verb agreement?

Back

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 (one person or thing). For example, 'The dog barks.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a plural verb?

Back

A plural verb is used when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The dogs bark.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the correct verb: 'The cat (chase, chases) the mouse.'

Back

chases

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the correct verb: 'The students (is, are) studying for the test.'

Back

are

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

When subjects are joined by 'and', they are considered plural, and a plural verb is used. For example, 'Tom and Jerry run fast.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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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