Subject-Verb Agreement (Present-tense)

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use 'wants'?

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We use 'wants' when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it). Example: 'She wants to play.'

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When do we use 'push'?

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We use 'push' when the subject is first person (I), second person (you), or plural (we, they). Example: 'I push the door.'

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'The bee __________'?

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The correct form is 'buzzes'. Example: 'The bee buzzes around the flowers.'

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When do we use 'visit'?

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We use 'visit' when the subject is plural or first/second person. Example: 'They visit the museum.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'I _________ you a Merry Christmas!'?

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The correct form is 'wish'. Example: 'I wish you a happy birthday.'

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What is the rule for adding 's' or 'es' to verbs?

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Add 's' to most verbs for third person singular. Add 'es' to verbs ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'sh', or 'ch'. Example: 'He watches TV.'

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What is an example of a singular subject?

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An example of a singular subject is 'The cat'. Example: 'The cat runs fast.'

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What is an example of a plural subject?

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An example of a plural subject is 'The dogs'. Example: 'The dogs bark loudly.'

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What happens if the subject and verb do not agree?

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If the subject and verb do not agree, the sentence is grammatically incorrect. Example: 'The dog run fast.' (incorrect).