SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence 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 'eats'?

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We use 'eats' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She eats an apple.'

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When do we use 'eat'?

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We use 'eat' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They eat pizza.' or 'I eat breakfast.'

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What is the singular form of the verb 'to play'?

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The singular form is 'plays'. For example, 'He plays the guitar.'

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What is the plural form of the verb 'to taste'?

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The plural form is 'taste'. For example, 'The cookies taste delicious.'

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Complete the sentence: 'The dog (bark, barks) __________.'

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barks

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Complete the sentence: 'The cats (chase, chases) __________.'

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chase

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What do we call a subject that refers to more than one person or thing?

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A plural subject.

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What do we call a subject that refers to one person or thing?

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A singular subject.

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Complete the sentence: 'One of the boys (run, runs) __________.'

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runs