Unit 3 Week 4 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 do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (e.g., 'The cat runs').

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (e.g., 'The cats run').

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

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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Identify the correct verb: 'The room with all the birds _____ very odd.'

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The correct verb is 'smells'.

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Identify the correct verb: 'They ____ not finished with the test.'

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The correct verb is 'were'.

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Identify the correct verb: 'I ____ mad when my sister broke my bike.'

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The correct verb is 'was'.

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Identify the correct verb: 'Mom and I ____ confused by the clue.'

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The correct verb is 'were'.

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Identify the correct verb: 'The air _____ cooler in the fall.'

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The correct verb is 'feels'.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'Mom and I').