Subject-verb agreement simply means that the verb in a sentence must agree in number with its subject. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. Common errors arise when subjects and verbs are separated by other words or when dealing with compound subjects.
For example: 'The dog barks.' (Singular subject, singular verb). 'The dogs bark.' (Plural subject, plural verb). Let's practice spotting and fixing these errors! 🎉
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Subject | A. The action word in a sentence. |
| 2. Verb | B. A group of words containing a subject and a verb. |
| 3. Singular | C. The part of a sentence that performs the action. |
| 4. Plural | D. More than one. |
| 5. Clause | E. One in number. |
(Match the numbers with the correct letters. Answers at the end!)
Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses:
The team ______ (work) hard every day. Each member ______ (have) a specific role. The coach always ______ (encourage) them to do their best. The games ______ (be) challenging, but the team ______ (remain) optimistic.
Why is subject-verb agreement important in writing? Explain how it affects the clarity and professionalism of your communication.
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