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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
- The dogs chase the cat.
- The dog chases the cat. (correct)
- The dogs chases the cat.
- The dog chase the cat.
In the sentence, 'Susan and Karen drive to work,' why is 'drive' used instead of 'drives?'
In the sentence, 'Susan and Karen drive to work,' why is 'drive' used instead of 'drives?'
- Because 'Susan and Karen' is a plural subject. (correct)
- Because 'Susan' is a singular noun.
- Because 'drives' is only correct when the subject is 'I' or 'you'.
- Because 'drives' is only for sentences in the past tense.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement, considering number?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement, considering number?
- The puppy playes with the bone.
- The puppy plays with the bone. (correct)
- The puppies plays with the bone.
- The puppy play with the bone.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
Select the correct verb to complete the sentence: Ms. Chen ______ the girls' soccer team at our school.
Select the correct verb to complete the sentence: Ms. Chen ______ the girls' soccer team at our school.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: My dad ______ the holes in my shorts.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: My dad ______ the holes in my shorts.
Complete the sentence with the correct option: Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard ______ a pool party every year.
Complete the sentence with the correct option: Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard ______ a pool party every year.
Which verb correctly fills the blank: The cats ______ rolling around in the grass.
Which verb correctly fills the blank: The cats ______ rolling around in the grass.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Our grandparents ______ in New York.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Our grandparents ______ in New York.
Select the subject that correctly completes the sentence: ________ offer bargains on used toys.
Select the subject that correctly completes the sentence: ________ offer bargains on used toys.
Choose the subject to correctly complete the sentence: ________ draw picture in Art class.
Choose the subject to correctly complete the sentence: ________ draw picture in Art class.
Which subject correctly completes the sentence: ________ drags the heavy bags through the airport.
Which subject correctly completes the sentence: ________ drags the heavy bags through the airport.
Choose the subject that corresponds with the verb: ________ listen carefully to the guide.
Choose the subject that corresponds with the verb: ________ listen carefully to the guide.
Select the subject to complete the sentence: ________ defends the city.
Select the subject to complete the sentence: ________ defends the city.
In the sentence, 'The dog, who is chewing on my jeans, is usually very good,' what is the impact of the words 'who is chewing on my jeans'?
In the sentence, 'The dog, who is chewing on my jeans, is usually very good,' what is the impact of the words 'who is chewing on my jeans'?
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: My friend, Sarah, ______ to music all the time.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: My friend, Sarah, ______ to music all the time.
Select the verb to accurately complete the following sentence: Mr. Brown, the banker, ______ a lot of money.
Select the verb to accurately complete the following sentence: Mr. Brown, the banker, ______ a lot of money.
Please select the word that accurately completes this sentence: The local zoo animals, which all live in cages, ______ happy when the students come to visit.
Please select the word that accurately completes this sentence: The local zoo animals, which all live in cages, ______ happy when the students come to visit.
The students in my school ______ science when it involves a field trip to the zoo.
The students in my school ______ science when it involves a field trip to the zoo.
A volcano with a lot of lava ______ in one of the experiments.
A volcano with a lot of lava ______ in one of the experiments.
The old houses that we found in the city ______ very beautiful.
The old houses that we found in the city ______ very beautiful.
In which of the following scenarios does the pronoun NOT agree with the verb?
In which of the following scenarios does the pronoun NOT agree with the verb?
Which correctly connects a pronoun to a verb?
Which correctly connects a pronoun to a verb?
Which subject accurately agrees with this sentence: ______ judge the contest.
Which subject accurately agrees with this sentence: ______ judge the contest.
He ______ for the glass.
He ______ for the glass.
It ______ away the specks of dirt.
It ______ away the specks of dirt.
______ carries a sack full of potatoes.
______ carries a sack full of potatoes.
I ______ at the joke
I ______ at the joke
You ______ the ball into the goal.
You ______ the ball into the goal.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when subjects are joined by 'and'?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when subjects are joined by 'and'?
Select the sentence where 'and' connects two subjects referring to the same thing, requiring a singular verb.
Select the sentence where 'and' connects two subjects referring to the same thing, requiring a singular verb.
Indicate the correct subject-verb pairings:
Indicate the correct subject-verb pairings:
Given the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor,' choose the correct sentence.
Given the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor,' choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence correctly applies the rule of proximity for subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence correctly applies the rule of proximity for subject-verb agreement?
The beach or the forest ______ a good place for a picnic
The beach or the forest ______ a good place for a picnic
The doctor or the nurses ______ the vital signs of each patient.
The doctor or the nurses ______ the vital signs of each patient.
Neither the actors nor the director ______ been hired.
Neither the actors nor the director ______ been hired.
Either the plot or the characters ______ revising before your story can be published.
Either the plot or the characters ______ revising before your story can be published.
Neither the bushes nor the tree ______ any shade during the afternoon.
Neither the bushes nor the tree ______ any shade during the afternoon.
Either my father or my brothers ______ going to sell the car.
Either my father or my brothers ______ going to sell the car.
Either the girls or the boy ______ in the evening.
Either the girls or the boy ______ in the evening.
Either the boy or the girls ______ in the evening.
Either the boy or the girls ______ in the evening.
Flashcards
Agreement
Agreement
An arrangement or contract which people agree about what is to be done.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-verb agreement means the subject aligns with the main verb in the same sentence.
Present Tense
Present Tense
In present tenses, nouns and verbs form plurals in 'opposite' ways
Number Agreement
Number Agreement
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Words Between Subject and Verb
Words Between Subject and Verb
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Pronoun-Verb Agreement
Pronoun-Verb Agreement
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Subjects Joined by "And"
Subjects Joined by "And"
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Two Subjects Separated by 'And'
Two Subjects Separated by 'And'
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Nouns Connected by 'Or'/'Nor'
Nouns Connected by 'Or'/'Nor'
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Rule of Proximity
Rule of Proximity
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Words with 'Built-in' S
Words with 'Built-in' S
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Pair Nouns
Pair Nouns
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Collective Nouns
Collective Nouns
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Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Subject-verb agreement means the subject of a sentence must align with the main verb of that same sentence.
- Following subject-verb agreement is a grammatical concept.
- Present tense nouns and verbs form plurals in opposite ways, singular subjects add an "S" to the verb, and plural subjects do not have an "S" on the verb.
Rule 1: Number Agreement
- Subjects and verbs must agree in number.
- Singular subjects take singular verbs. For example, "The dog chases the cat"
Rule 2: Intervening Words
- Words that come between the subject and verb do not affect subject-verb agreement.
- For example, "The dog, who is chewing on my jeans, is usually very good."
Rule 3: Pronoun-Verb Agreement
- Subject-verb agreement rules apply to all personal pronouns except "I" and "you".
- I and you, although singular, require plural forms of verbs.
- For example, "He talks", "We talk", and "I talk".
Rule 4: Subjects Joined by "And"
- If two subjects are joined by "and," they typically require a plural verb form.
- For example, "The cow and the pig are jumping over the moon."
Rule 5: Subjects Seperated by "And"
- The verb is singular if two subjects separated by "and" refer to the same person or thing as a whole.
- Example, "Red beans and rice is my mom's favorite dish"
Rule 6: Subjects Joined by "Or" or "Nor"
- Use a singular verb when two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by "or" or "nor."
- Example, "Jenna or Elisha helps every afternoon at the pool."
Rule 7: Rule of Proximity
- When a compound subject contains both singular and plural nouns or pronouns joined by "or" or "nor," the verb agrees with the subject part closest to the verb.
- For example, "The student or the council members write every day" and "The council members or the student writes every day".
Rule 8: Nouns Ending in "-s"
- Nouns such as civics, mathematics, measles, and news require singular verbs even though plural in form.
Rule 9: Pair Nouns
- Nouns such as scissors, tweezers, trousers/pants, eyeglasses, headphones, and shears require plural verbs
- Example, "These scissors are dull."
Rule 10: Collective Nouns
- Collective nouns imply more than one person, but are considered singular
- Singular verbs are used with collective nouns - group, team, committee, class, and family.
- For example, "The team runs during practice."
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