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 of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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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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When do you use a singular verb?

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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular. For example, 'He runs fast.'

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When do you use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is used when the subject is plural. For example, 'They run fast.'

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by 'and.' For example, 'Tom and Jerry run.'

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How does a compound subject affect verb agreement?

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A compound subject takes a plural verb. For example, 'The cat and the dog are playing.'

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: 'The students study for the exam.'

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What happens when the subject is separated from the verb?

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Even if the subject is separated from the verb by other words, the verb must still agree with the subject. For example, 'The bouquet of flowers smells sweet.' (bouquet is singular).