Subject/Verb agreement

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What is subject/verb agreement?

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Subject/verb agreement means that the subject of a sentence and the verb must match in number. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular; if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

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When do we use 'plays'?

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We use 'plays' when the subject is singular, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She plays soccer.'

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When do we use 'play'?

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We use 'play' when the subject is plural, such as 'they' or 'we', or with the singular 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They play soccer.'

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Complete the sentence: The boys in fourth grade _______ soccer during recess.

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play

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Complete the sentence: We _______ a day at the beach each summer.

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spend

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Complete the sentence: My parents ________ breakfast for me in the morning.

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cook

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Complete the sentence: My brother and I _______ a lot of money.

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spend

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Complete the sentence: My teacher _______ that we are the best class ever!

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thinks

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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.'