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Which one of these is an example of subject-verb agreement?
Which one of these is an example of subject-verb agreement?
- The student is studying for the exam. (correct)
- The students are studying for the exam.
- The students is studying for the exam.
- The student are studying for the exam.
When there is one subject and more than one verb, the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with the subject. Which sentence demonstrates this rule?
When there is one subject and more than one verb, the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with the subject. Which sentence demonstrates this rule?
- The dog barks and chase the squirrels.
- The dog bark and chase the squirrels.
- The dog barks and chases the squirrels. (correct)
- The dog bark and chases the squirrels.
What should the verb agree with in a sentence when a phrase comes between the subject and the verb?
What should the verb agree with in a sentence when a phrase comes between the subject and the verb?
- The verb in the phrase
- The subject (correct)
- The noun in the phrase
- The pronoun in the phrase
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when a phrase comes between the subject and the verb?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when a phrase comes between the subject and the verb?
What is the purpose of subject-verb agreement?
What is the purpose of subject-verb agreement?
Study Notes
Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
- In a sentence with one subject and multiple verbs, all verbs must agree with the subject.
Agreement with Intervening Phrases
- When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb, the verb should agree with the subject.
Purpose of Subject-Verb Agreement
- The purpose of subject-verb agreement is to ensure grammatical correctness in sentences.
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Test your knowledge of subject-verb agreement with this quiz from the Walden University Writing Center! Learn the rules for ensuring that subjects and verbs agree in number. Perfect your grammar skills and enhance your writing.
