Subject Verb Agreement

Fill in the blank: The dogs _____ around the park.

• run

• walk

• jump

• sit

What verb form do we use with a singular subject?

• We use the base form of the verb with an 's' or 'es' at the end.

• We use the infinitive form of the verb without any endings.

• We use the past tense form of the verb.

• We use the present participle form of the verb.

What happens when a compound subject is joined by 'or'?

• The verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

• The verb agrees with the first subject only.

• The verb is always plural regardless of the subjects.

• The verb must be singular if both subjects are singular.

Example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

• The teacher explains the lesson.

• The teachers explain the lessons.

• The teacher explain the lesson.

• The teacher explained the lesson.

Fill in the blank: The girl _____ the chair bright blue.

• paints

• draws

• colors

• decorates

What is a plural subject?

• A subject that refers to only one person or thing.

• A subject that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

• A subject that is always in the singular form.

• A subject that is used in questions only.

What is a compound subject?

• A subject that contains only one noun.

• A subject that consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and' or 'or'.

• A subject that is always in the plural form.

• A subject that describes an action.

What is a singular subject?

• A subject that refers to multiple people or things.

• A subject that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

• A subject that is always in the past tense.

• A subject that can be either singular or plural.

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

• It refers to the relationship between a subject and its object.

• It means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number.

• It is a rule that states all verbs must be in the past tense.

• It indicates that subjects can be omitted in sentences.

What verb form do we use with a plural subject?

• The past form of the verb

• The base form of the verb without 's' or 'es'

• The present continuous form of the verb

• The third person singular form of the verb