Singular and plural verbs

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What is a singular verb?

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A singular verb is a verb that agrees with a singular subject, meaning it refers to one person or thing. For example, 'He runs.'

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What is a plural verb?

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A plural verb is a verb that agrees with a plural subject, meaning it refers to more than one person or thing. For example, 'They run.'

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When do we use 'works'?

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We use 'works' when the subject is singular, such as 'She works at a store.'

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When do we use 'work'?

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We use 'work' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you', such as 'We work together.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'He ______ fast'?

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The correct form is 'speaks', as in 'He speaks fast.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'They ______ to school'?

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The correct form is 'walk', as in 'They walk to school.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The child ______ television'?

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The correct form is 'watches', as in 'The child watches television.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Everyone ______ to be present'?

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The correct form is 'has', as in 'Everyone has to be present.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'Many tourists ______ in this temple'?

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The correct form is 'pray', as in 'Many tourists pray in this temple.'

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'have'?

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'Has' is used with singular subjects, while 'have' is used with plural subjects. For example, 'He has a book' vs. 'They have books.'