Subject-verb agreement simply means that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with the verb. If the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural. This might sound simple, but it can get confusing when you have compound subjects or intervening phrases. Understanding this concept is crucial for clear and correct writing.
Let's practice with this worksheet!
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Subject | A. The action word in a sentence. |
| 2. Verb | B. A word that connects words or groups of words. |
| 3. Singular | C. The part of a sentence that performs the action. |
| 4. Plural | D. More than one. |
| 5. Conjunction | E. One. |
(Match the terms with their correct definitions. Answers: 1-C, 2-A, 3-E, 4-D, 5-B)
Complete the following paragraph with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
The dog (1. run) _____ quickly through the park. The children (2. play) _____ happily beside the river. My sister and I (3. enjoy) _____ watching the sunset. The cat (4. sleep) _____ soundly on the couch. All the students (5. study) _____ hard for the exam.
(Answers: 1. runs, 2. play, 3. enjoy, 4. sleeps, 5. study)
Explain why subject-verb agreement is important in writing. Provide an example of a sentence where incorrect subject-verb agreement changes the meaning or clarity.
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