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Subject-Verb agreement . By: Shaysse , Ingrit , Isabella, Byanka. Rule 1. Singular subjects need a singular verb Plural Subjects need plural verb Plural subjects usually end in “s”. (Boys, Cats) Singular verbs usually end in “s”. (Runs, Sings). The girls eat. (Plural) The girl eats.
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Subject-Verb agreement By: Shaysse, Ingrit, Isabella, Byanka
Rule 1 • Singular subjects need a singular verb • Plural Subjects need plural verb • Plural subjects usually end in “s”. (Boys, Cats) • Singular verbs usually end in “s”. (Runs, Sings) The girls eat. (Plural) The girl eats. (Singular)
Rule 2 • When the subject of a sentence has two or more nouns connected by ‘and’ use a plural verb. Example; • George and John own the car. • Maria and Daniella play outside.
Rule 3 • When two or more singular nouns are connected by ‘or’ or ‘nor’ use a singular verb. • Example; Sam or Jessica eats the pizza. Jim nor Carlos drives their mothers car.
Rule 4 • When a subject contains both a singular and a plural noun joined by ‘or’ or ‘nor’ the verb should agree with the subject that is closer to the verb. Examples: The Dogs and Cat eats their food. The Penguin and Pigs play with their owner.