Subject/Verb Agreement Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. If the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cat' is a singular subject.

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What is a plural subject?

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A plural subject refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'The cats' is a plural subject.

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Which verb form do we use with a singular subject?

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We use the singular form of the verb with a singular subject. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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Which verb form do we use with a plural subject?

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We use the plural form of the verb with a plural subject. For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to work'?

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The singular form is 'works'. For example, 'He works at a bank.'

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to work'?

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The plural form is 'work'. For example, 'They work at a bank.'

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What is the correct verb for the subject 'You'?

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The correct verb is 'swing'. For example, 'You swing on the swings.'

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What is the correct verb for the subject 'We'?

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The correct verb is 'like'. For example, 'We like to play games.'

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What is the correct verb for the subject 'My shoes'?

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The correct verb is 'fit'. For example, 'My shoes fit my feet.'