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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When should a singular verb be used?

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A singular verb should be used when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When should a plural verb be used?

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A plural verb should be used when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The girl rides a scooter'?

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The subject is 'The girl'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'Kevin watches the grasshoppers'?

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The verb is 'watches'.

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In the sentence 'My lunch tray has oranges, a sandwich, and milk on it', what is the subject?

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The subject is 'My lunch tray'.

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What is the correct verb form for the subject 'The children'?

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The correct verb form is 'line'.

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How do you determine the correct verb form in a sentence?

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To determine the correct verb form, identify the subject and check if it is singular or plural, then choose the verb that agrees with it.

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

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An example is 'The dog barks'.

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

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An example is 'The dogs bark'.