Subject/Verb agreement

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What is subject/verb agreement?

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Subject/verb agreement means that the subject of a sentence and the verb 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 'cooks'?

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We use 'cooks' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She cooks dinner every night.'

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When do we use 'cook'?

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We use 'cook' when the subject is plural or when it is 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They cook together on weekends.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'My teacher _______ that we are the best class ever!'?

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The correct verb form is 'thinks' because 'teacher' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The children _______ their toys'?

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The correct verb form is 'share' because 'children' is plural.

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What is the correct verb form for 'My brother and I _______ a lot of money'?

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The correct verb form is 'spend' because 'brother and I' is a plural subject.

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What is the rule for using 'plays'?

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'Plays' is used with singular subjects, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'He plays soccer on Saturdays.'

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What is the rule for using 'played'?

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'Played' is the past tense of 'play' and can be used with both singular and plural subjects when referring to past actions.

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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.'