๐ Topic Summary
Subject-verb agreement means that the verb in a sentence has to match the subject. If the subject is singular (like 'he,' 'she,' or 'it'), the verb usually ends in '-s' (like 'runs,' 'eats,' 'plays'). If the subject is plural (like 'they,' 'we,' or 'dogs'), the verb doesn't have an '-s' (like 'run,' 'eat,' 'play'). Getting this right makes your sentences clear and easy to understand!
For example: 'The dog barks.' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark.' (plural)
๐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Subject |
A. The action word in a sentence |
| 2. Verb |
B. More than one |
| 3. Singular |
C. The person, place, or thing doing the action |
| 4. Plural |
D. Only one |
| 5. Agreement |
E. When things match or go well together |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verb (is/are):
The cat _____ sleeping on the couch. My friends _____ playing in the park. I _____ happy to see them. They _____ having a lot of fun. The sun _____ shining brightly today.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is subject-verb agreement important in writing? Give an example of a sentence where the subject and verb do not agree, and explain how it sounds incorrect.