Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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When should a singular verb be used?

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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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When should a plural verb be used?

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A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is the rule for collective nouns in terms of verb agreement?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is the AMANS rule?

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The AMANS rule helps determine whether a subject is singular or plural by identifying the main noun in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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How does the phrase 'the number of' affect verb agreement?

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The phrase 'the number of' is followed by a plural noun and takes a singular verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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How does the phrase 'a number of' affect verb agreement?

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The phrase 'a number of' is followed by a plural noun and takes a plural verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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What is an example of a noun showing quantity?

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Examples of nouns showing quantity include 'the majority', 'the rest', and 'an abundance'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the rule for time and money in terms of verb agreement?

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When referring to time and money as a single unit, they take a singular verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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Is 'the team are playing well' correct?

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No, it should be 'the team is playing well' because 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular.

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CCSS.L.2.1A