
Mastering Subject Verb Agreement Rules
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement?
Subjects can be either singular or plural, regardless of the verb.
Verbs must always be in the plural form.
Verbs must agree with subjects in number and person.
Verbs do not need to match the subject.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the verb when two singular subjects are joined by 'and'?
It can be either singular or plural.
It becomes plural.
No change is needed.
It becomes singular.
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CCSS.L.3.1F
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a compound subject treated as singular?
Macaroni and cheese
President and cabinet
Boys and girls
Cats and dogs
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CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should you handle verbs when the subject is interrupted by additional phrases?
The verb should agree with the nearest noun.
Always use a singular verb.
Change the verb to plural.
Ignore the interruptions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of 'each' or 'every' on a compound subject?
It has no effect on the verb.
It requires a singular verb.
It requires a plural verb.
It allows for either singular or plural verbs.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do when a sentence is inverted?
Always use a plural verb.
Change the verb to match the first noun.
Keep the verb consistent with the main subject.
Invert the verb as well.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of nouns can be particularly tricky in subject-verb agreement?
Abstract nouns
Indefinite pronouns
Collective nouns
Proper nouns
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1F
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