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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When do we use 'speaks'?

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We use 'speaks' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She speaks Spanish.'

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When do we use 'speak'?

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We use 'speak' when the subject is plural, like 'they' or 'we'. For example, 'They speak English.'

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What is the correct verb for 'The girl carrying the books _____ running'?

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The correct verb is 'was'. The complete sentence is 'The girl carrying the books was running.'

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What is the correct verb for 'Your friendship ____ important to me'?

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The correct verb is 'is'. The complete sentence is 'Your friendship is important to me.'

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What is the correct verb for 'This market ______ many types of apples'?

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The correct verb is 'has'. The complete sentence is 'This market has many types of apples.'

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What is the correct verb for 'My sister and her friend ______ softball'?

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The correct verb is 'play'. The complete sentence is 'My sister and her friend play softball.'

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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 dog barks.'

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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 dogs bark.'

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What is the rule for using 'was' and 'were'?

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Use 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects. For example, 'He was happy.' vs 'They were happy.'