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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
- The dogs runs fast in the park.
- The team are winning the championship.
- She enjoy playing the piano every day.
- The students study diligently for their exams. (correct)
Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error.
Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error.
- Every student attends their classes on time.
- Neither of the answers is correct.
- A bouquet of flowers brighten the room.
- Each of the players have a unique skill. (correct)
Which of the following sentences is incorrect in terms of subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following sentences is incorrect in terms of subject-verb agreement?
- The flock of birds fly above the ocean.
- The team plays well together.
- The group was celebrating its anniversary.
- The committee were divided in their opinion. (correct)
Select the option that correctly uses subject-verb agreement.
Select the option that correctly uses subject-verb agreement.
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Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
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Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular/plural).
- A simple rule is that singular subjects take singular verbs, while plural subjects take plural verbs.
- Example: "The dog barks" (singular subject and verb) vs. "The dogs bark" (plural subject and verb).
Common Errors
- Errors often occur when the subject and verb are separated by other words, leading to confusion.
- Example of an error: "The team are winning." (Correct form: "The team is winning." because "team" is singular as a unit).
Identifying Correct Sentences
- Look for cues: phrases that separate the subject and verb can lead to mistakes.
- Pay attention to collective nouns, which may appear plural but are treated as singular when acting as a single unit.
Practice and Selection
- Answer questions about subject-verb agreement by identifying phrases that correctly match subjects with their verbs.
- Practice identifying correct and incorrect sentences to sharpen understanding of subject-verb agreement rules.
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