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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What is a singular subject?

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

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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 cats run.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly'?

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The verb is 'barks.'

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When do you use a singular verb?

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Use a singular verb when the subject is singular. Example: 'The bird flies.'

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When do you use a plural verb?

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Use a plural verb when the subject is plural. Example: 'The birds fly.'

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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. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What verb form do you use with a compound subject connected by 'and'?

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Use a plural verb form. Example: 'The cat and dog play together.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring'?

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The subject is 'The flowers.'

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What is the rule for subjects connected by 'or'?

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If subjects are connected by 'or,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Example: 'Either the cat or the dogs are outside.'