Subject - Verb Agreement

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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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When should you use a singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The dog ______ (bark/barks) loudly.'?

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barks

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The cats ______ (play/plays) in the yard.'?

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play

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Neither of the answers ______ (is/are) correct.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Each of the students ______ (have/has) a book.'?

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has

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The team ______ (win/wins) the championship.'?

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wins

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The group of friends ______ (is/are) going to the movies.'?

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is

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The flowers ______ (look/looks) beautiful.'?

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look