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 'helps'?

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We use 'helps' when the subject is singular, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She helps her friend.'

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When do we use 'help'?

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We use 'help' when the subject is plural, like 'they' or 'we', or with 'I' and 'you'. For example, 'They help their parents.'

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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.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The cat (chase, chases) the mouse'?

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The correct verb form is 'chases' because 'cat' is singular.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The children (play, plays) outside'?

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

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What do we do with 'or' in a sentence?

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When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Jack or Jill collects the pail.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The fire and the cat (make, makes) a charming scene'?

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The correct verb form is 'make' because 'fire and cat' is a plural subject.

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What is the correct verb form for 'A book or a magazine (help, helps) to pass the time'?

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The correct verb form is 'helps' because 'a book' is singular.