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 and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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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 (one person or thing). For example, 'He runs fast.'

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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 (more than one person or thing). For example, 'They run fast.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The dog ______ (bark) loudly'?

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The correct verb form is 'barks' because 'dog' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The cats ______ (play) in the yard'?

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The correct verb form is 'play' because 'cats' is plural.

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What is the correct verb form for 'She ______ (like) ice cream'?

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The correct verb form is 'likes' because 'she' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for 'They ______ (eat) lunch at noon'?

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The correct verb form is 'eat' because 'they' is plural.

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What happens when the subject is a collective noun like 'team'?

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A collective noun can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group acts as one unit or as individuals.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement?

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Example: 'The teacher explains the lesson.' (singular subject and verb) or 'The teachers explain the lessons.' (plural subject and verb)

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What is the correct verb form for 'My brother and I ______ (go) to the park'?

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The correct verb form is 'go' because 'brother and I' is plural.