Ch. 14 Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule 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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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cat is sleeping.'

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What is a plural subject?

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A plural subject refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cats are sleeping.'

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What does it mean for subjects and verbs to agree in number?

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It means that if the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

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What is an example of a singular verb?

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An example of a singular verb is 'runs' as in 'He runs fast.'

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What is an example of a plural verb?

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An example of a plural verb is 'run' as in 'They run fast.'

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What is the rule for using 'either/or' with verbs?

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When using 'either/or,' the verb should agree with the nearest subject. For example, 'Either the dolphins or the seal performs.'

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What is the rule for using 'one of' with verbs?

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When using 'one of,' the verb should be singular. For example, 'One of the girls is telling a story.'

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What is the difference between 'her' and 'she'?

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'Her' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, while 'she' is a subject pronoun used to refer to a female subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'the dolphins and the seal'?

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The correct verb form is 'catch' because it is a compound subject (plural). For example, 'The dolphins and the seal catch fish.'