Subject Verb Agreement

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When should you use a singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The students ______ excited to study the ocean'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Each 7th grade class ______ the marine life center'?

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The correct verb form is 'visits'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The sound ______ a peaceful environment'?

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The correct verb form is 'creates'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The size ______ us'?

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The correct verb form is 'surprises'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The 8th grade students ______ taking a boat ride'?

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The correct verb form is 'are'.

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What does 'Each' indicate in a sentence?

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'Each' is a singular term, so it requires a singular verb.

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.