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 and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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When do you use plural verbs?

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Plural verbs are used when the subject is plural, such as 'They are' or 'We know.'

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What is the rule for using 'I' and 'you' in sentences?

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The subjects 'I' and 'you' almost always require plural verbs.

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Choose the correct verb: 'Here (is, are) the garden chairs for your party.'

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The correct verb is 'are.'

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True or False: Plural verbs have an 's' or 'es' ending.

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False. Plural verbs do not have an 's' or 'es' ending.

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What verb form should be used with compound subjects like 'Molly and Jan'?

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Use plural verbs with compound subjects.

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Fill in the blanks: 'My family _____ that a good diet, regular exercise, and ample rest ______ important for a healthy life.'

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The correct answer is 'knows/are.'

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What is a singular subject?

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A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea, such as '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, such as 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the verb form for 'he' or 'she'?

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Use singular verbs, such as 'He runs' or 'She dances.'