10/21 Verbs: Singular and Plural Flashcard

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What is a singular verb?

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A singular verb is a verb that agrees with a singular subject, indicating that one person or thing is performing the action.

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What is a plural verb?

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A plural verb is a verb that agrees with a plural subject, indicating that more than one person or thing is performing the action.

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Convert the singular verb to plural: 'The dog barks.'

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bark

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Which sentence uses a singular verb correctly? 'The cat sleep on the mat.' or 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The cat sleeps on the mat.

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Which sentence uses a plural verb correctly? 'The children plays outside.' or 'The children play outside.'

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The children play outside.

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What is the rule for forming the plural of regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the plural form is typically created by removing the 's' from the singular form.

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Convert the singular verb to plural: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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explain

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What is the correct singular form of the verb in this sentence: 'The dogs run in the park.'?

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runs

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What is the difference between 'reads' and 'read'?

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'Reads' is the singular present tense form, while 'read' is the base form used for plural subjects.

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Convert the plural verb to singular: 'The birds sing beautifully.'

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sings