Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
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Which verb form is correct for the singular subject 'the train'?

  • run
  • has run
  • runs (correct)
  • running
  • What type of verb is required for plural subjects?

  • plural verbs (correct)
  • continuous verbs
  • singular verbs
  • past tense verbs
  • What type of verb is needed for compound subjects connected by 'and'?

  • past tense verbs
  • continuous verbs
  • singular verbs
  • plural verbs (correct)
  • What is the most common error in verb agreement?

    <p>Treating the object of a preposition as part of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one consistently match subjects with their proper verbs?

    <p>By studying subject-verb agreement rules and learning how to separate prepositional phrases from the subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Subject-Verb Agreement

    • Subject-verb agreement is a grammatical concept where the subject and main verb of a sentence must align.

    Understanding Subject and Verb

    • The subject is the person or thing performing the action in a sentence.
    • The verb is the action itself.

    Rules for Subject-Verb Agreement

    • Singular subjects take singular verbs.
    • Plural subjects take plural verbs.

    Examples of Proper Subject-Verb Agreement

    • Singular subject with a singular verb: "Michigan has four distinct seasons."
    • Plural subject with a plural verb: "The hyenas feed on what the lions leave behind."
    • Collective noun as a singular subject with a singular verb: "The audience treats the host like a deity."
    • Relative pronoun "who" taking a plural meaning: "Lyle is one of the guys who play cricket with me on Sundays."

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    Test your knowledge of subject-verb agreement with this quiz. Assess your understanding of how subjects and verbs must align in a sentence, whether singular or plural. Master this fundamental grammar concept through interactive questions.

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