Not So Wimpy: Subject & Verb Agreement

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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 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 runs.'

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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 run.'

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What is a singular verb?

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A singular verb is a verb form that is used with a singular subject. For example, 'He runs.'

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What is a plural verb?

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A plural verb is a verb form that is used with a plural subject. For example, 'They run.'

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Choose the correct verb: The dog _____ (bark/barks) loudly.

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barks

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Choose the correct verb: The children _____ (play/plays) in the park.

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play

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Choose the correct verb: She _____ (dance/dances) beautifully.

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dances

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Choose the correct verb: The teacher _____ (help/helps) the students.

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helps

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Choose the correct verb: My friends _____ (enjoy/enjoys) playing games.

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enjoy