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What is the importance of subject-verb agreement in constructing grammatically correct sentences?
What is the importance of subject-verb agreement in constructing grammatically correct sentences?
Subject-verb agreement ensures that verbs correctly correspond to their subjects, which is crucial for clear communication.
Identify the subject and verb in the sentence: 'Kendra plays an instrument in the school band.'
Identify the subject and verb in the sentence: 'Kendra plays an instrument in the school band.'
The subject is 'Kendra' and the verb is 'plays'.
How does the number of the subject affect the form of the verb in the sentence about the Halloween costumes?
How does the number of the subject affect the form of the verb in the sentence about the Halloween costumes?
Since 'costumes' is plural, the verb 'are' is also plural to maintain agreement.
In the sentence 'Apples and cherries taste delicious', explain why 'taste' is in its plural form.
In the sentence 'Apples and cherries taste delicious', explain why 'taste' is in its plural form.
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Provide an example of a singular subject with an incorrect verb form and correct it.
Provide an example of a singular subject with an incorrect verb form and correct it.
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Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement
- The subject in a sentence must agree in number with the verb.
- If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular as well.
- if the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.
- The text provides 8 examples of sentences that demonstrate the concept of subject-verb agreement.
- The sentences show different subjects (singular and plural) that are matched with the right verb forms (singular or plural).
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Test your understanding of subject-verb agreement with this quiz. It highlights the crucial rule that subjects in a sentence must agree in number with their corresponding verbs. You will encounter various examples that illustrate this fundamental concept in grammar.
