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 must match the verb in number (singular or plural).

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular (one person or thing). For example, 'The cat runs fast.'

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). For example, 'The cats run fast.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'He (play) soccer'?

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The correct form is 'plays'. So, 'He plays soccer.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'They (go) to the park'?

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The correct form is 'go'. So, 'They go to the park.'

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Fill in the blank: 'The dog (bark) loudly.'

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The correct form is 'barks'. So, 'The dog barks loudly.'

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Fill in the blank: 'My friends (be) at the party.'

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The correct form is 'are'. So, 'My friends are at the party.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'She (like) ice cream'?

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The correct form is 'likes'. So, 'She likes ice cream.'

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

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The correct form is 'play'. So, 'The children play outside.'

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Fill in the blank: 'There (be) many stars in the sky.'

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The correct form is 'are'. So, 'There are many stars in the sky.'