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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 barks loudly at night.
- The cat chase the mouse through the house.
- The student studies diligently for the exam. (correct)
- The birds sings sweetly in the morning.
Identify the sentence where the verb form is appropriate for a plural subject.
Identify the sentence where the verb form is appropriate for a plural subject.
- We was at the park yesterday.
- The children play in the garden. (correct)
- She are going to the store.
- They is coming to the party.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a third-person singular subject?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a third-person singular subject?
- He have a new car.
- I goes to the library every day.
- You has a beautiful voice.
- She likes to read novels. (correct)
Which of the following requires a singular verb form, despite potentially referring to multiple entities within the group?
Which of the following requires a singular verb form, despite potentially referring to multiple entities within the group?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement when the subject is an indefinite pronoun?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct subject-verb agreement when the subject is an indefinite pronoun?
Considering the nuances of subject-verb agreement, which of the following sentences is grammatically correct, factoring in potential implied meanings or contextual subtleties?
Considering the nuances of subject-verb agreement, which of the following sentences is grammatically correct, factoring in potential implied meanings or contextual subtleties?
Flashcards
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
A verb must match its subject in number (singular or plural).
Singular Subject
Singular Subject
Use the singular form of the verb.
Plural Subject
Plural Subject
Use the plural form of the verb.
Agreement in Person
Agreement in Person
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First Person
First Person
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Second Person
Second Person
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Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Verbs take the same number as their subject.
- Verbs must agree with their subject in number
- Verbs must agree with their subject in person.
Singular and Plural
- In the sentence "The boy speaks English", the singular subject "boy" pairs with the verb "speaks," which is also singular.
- Verbs ending in "s" mark a singular number.
- In the sentence "The boys speak English", the plural subject "boys" pairs with the verb "speak," which is also plural.
First, Second, and Third Person
- In "I speak English," the singular subject "I" is in the first person.
- In "He speaks English," the singular subject "He" is in the third person.
- Verbs change with first, second, and third person.
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Description
This lesson explains the rules of subject-verb agreement, focusing on number and person. Subjects and verbs must agree in number, with singular subjects taking singular verbs and plural subjects taking plural verbs. Additionally, verbs change form depending on whether the subject is in the first, second, or third person.
