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 'is' instead of 'are'?

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Use 'is' with singular subjects and 'are' with plural subjects. Example: 'The cat is sleeping.' vs 'The cats are sleeping.'

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Identify the correct verb: 'Mathematics _______ not a hard subject.'

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is

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Identify the correct verb: 'Here _______ the directions to my house.'

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are

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What is the rule for using 'our feet' in a sentence?

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Use 'our feet' when referring to multiple feet, as in 'With each step, our feet absorb our full weight.'

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Identify the correct verb: 'In the story, the monster with green fur _____________ the rosebushes in his path.'

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crushes

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Identify the correct verb: 'As we watch, the child ______________ into the kitchen.'

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marches

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. 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. Example: 'The dogs bark.'

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What happens if the subject and verb do not agree?

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If the subject and verb do not agree, the sentence is grammatically incorrect. Example: 'The dog are barking.' (incorrect) vs 'The dog is barking.' (correct)