Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard 2

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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

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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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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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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns (like 'group', 'class', 'team') are usually treated as singular when the group acts as a single unit, taking a singular verb.

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Example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: 'The team ______ winning the championship.'

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete sentence is 'The team is winning the championship.'

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Example of a sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement: 'The group of students ______ excited about the trip.'

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete sentence should be 'The group of students is excited about the trip.'

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What is the AMANS rule?

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The AMANS rule helps determine subject-verb agreement, particularly with collective nouns and phrases.

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Fill in the blank: 'The pack of dogs ______ barking loudly.'

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete sentence is 'The pack of dogs is barking loudly.'

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What verb form should be used with 'none' when it refers to a plural noun?

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When 'none' refers to a plural noun, a plural verb form should be used.

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'The class ______ taking a test today.'

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete sentence is 'The class is taking a test today.'