Singular and Plural Agreement Practice—

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The rule that the subject and verb must match in number (singular/plural).

Refers to the sustenance required for dogs; can be singular or plural.

Words that show ownership, like 'his' or 'its'.

Nouns can be singular (one) or plural (more than one).

A noun that represents a group but may be treated as singular or plural.

When two subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb.

Countable nouns can be counted separately; uncountable cannot.

Informal subjects may use singular or plural forms based on context.

In English grammar, verbs must match singular third-person subjects.

Pronouns like 'anyone' or 'everyone' that take a singular verb.

When using neither/nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

Talking about expected future occurrences, often requiring singular verbs.

Pronouns that receive the action or identify ownership in a sentence.

Understanding when to use 'is' vs 'are' based on subject number.

Adding detail about a noun that clarify or specify.

Items that can be counted, such as books, dogs, cars.

Keeping consistent subject-verb agreement throughout a passage.

Certain professions may indicate the nationality based on the context.

Using the pronoun 'one' can shift the subject-verb agreement.

When multiple subjects are grouped, look to the closest for agreement.

Collective nouns taking singular verbs because they act as one unit.

The difference between focusing on the big picture versus individual parts.

Using quantifying language changes how we perceive subjects in writing.

Using the wrong verb form can change meaning or make sentences incorrect.

Prepositions can guide subject-verb agreement too.

Recognizing that phrases can include extra information but not change the subject.

Understanding verbs that link the subject to descriptions, like 'is'.

Using the correct form of a verb to indicate actions completed in the past.

Using the correct form of a verb to indicate actions happening now or regularly.

Indicates that an action has been completed at some point before now.

Ensuring that subjects and verbs match in number (singular or plural).

Different forms of the verb 'to be' used according to subjects and tenses.

Indicates actions that will happen after the present time.

Base form of a verb usually preceded by 'to.'

Verbs ending in -ing that function as nouns in a sentence.

Direct objects receive the action; indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom.

Nouns that can be counted as individual items.

Nouns that cannot be counted individually, often seen in bulk or mass.

Changing a verb form to match the subject in person and number.

Verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs that create new meanings.

Auxiliary verbs that express possibility, necessity, or permission, like 'can,' 'should,' or 'must.'

Arranging words in a specific order to ask something.

Adjective forms used to compare two or more things, using -er, -est, or more/most.

Words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

Verb forms used as adjectives or to create perfect tenses; present ends in -ing, past in -ed or other forms.

Words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating location, time, etc.

The arrangement of words in a sentence to create meaningful relationships.

Words or phrases that describe or modify the subject in a sentence.

Shortened forms of words or phrases where letters are omitted, like 'can't' for 'cannot.'

Sentences that ask a question and often require a specific verb form.

Sentence structure where the subject performs the action rather than receiving it.

Sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb.

Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition, such as 'he,' 'she,' 'they.'

Describes actions completed at a previous time, often using past tense verbs.

Expresses ongoing emotions or thoughts occurring in the present.

Used for habitual actions or general truths, usually with base verbs.

Used to describe completed actions in the past, using verbs in past form.

Different forms of the verb 'to be' used according to subjects and tenses.

Nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the verb.

Nouns or pronouns that indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

Used to indicate ongoing actions happening now, formed with 'is/am/are + verb-ing.'

Adjectives that describe states or conditions, adding specificity.

Shortened forms of words where letters are omitted, like 'can't' for 'cannot.'