Exploring Subject-Verb Agreement Conventions

What is the primary purpose of applying grammar mechanics in writing?

• To make the text visually appealing

• To enhance readability and clarity

• To increase word count

• To use more complex vocabulary

What must a singular subject be paired with in a sentence?

• No verb is needed

• A singular verb

• A plural verb

• Any form of verb

Which verb form is used with a plural subject?

• Verb not ending in 's'

• Verb ending in 's'

• Verb in future tense

• Verb in past tense

What is the verb form for the singular subject 'he'?

• Run

• Runs

• Running

• Is running

What does the verb form 'have' indicate about the subject?

• It is optional

• It is incorrect

• It is singular

• It is plural

How should you check for subject-verb agreement errors?

• By ignoring the rules

• By guessing the correct form

• By reading out loud

• By reading silently

In the sentence 'The wild spaces convey...', why is 'convey' used instead of 'conveys'?

• Wild spaces is plural

• Wild spaces is singular

• Both forms are correct

• Typographical error

What should you do if a subordinate clause has a singular subject?

• Use a plural verb

• Use a singular verb

• Omit the verb

• Use any verb form

Why is it important to read your writing out loud when checking for errors?

• To memorize the text

• To improve pronunciation

• To catch mistakes more clearly

• To entertain listeners

How can subject-verb agreement enhance the quality of writing?

• By changing the topic

• By ensuring grammatical accuracy

• By simplifying sentences

• By adding more subjects