Chapter 4-Subject Verb Agreement Flashcards
What is the subject verb agreement?
A verb is a doing word.
A subject is the person or thing to whom or which the verb refers.
It is important that in sentences both the verb and subject agree so it is correct.
Subject verb agreement rules?
Singular- If the subject is singular (refers to one person/thing) the verb will have an S ending. Eg: ‘The kettle boils on the stove’
Plural- If the subject is plural (refers to more than one person or thing) the verb will not end in S. Eg: ‘The students write in their diaries.’
Singular Pronouns- Singular pronouns require an S verb ending (Single pronouns are anybody,each,either,much,everybody,someone etc.) Eg: ‘Everybody ENJOYS watching the oscars.’
Plural Pronouns- Plural pronouns do not require an S verb ending (both,few,many,others etc.) Eg: ‘Many of my friends PLAY sport on Tuesday.
2 Subjects- If a sentence has 2 or more subjects joined by and the verb is plural and doesn’t have an S. Eg: ‘Boys and girls play sport.’
Collective Nouns- Collective nouns such as team,bunch,class and faculty are considered singular therefore the verb will have an S ending. Eg: ‘The tennis team plays in the finals this week.’
Examples of the subject verb agreement?
Singular: The elephant trumpets in the jungle.
Plural: The butterflies flap their wings.
Single Pronouns: Everybody enjoys playing soccer
Plural Pronouns: Many of my friends dance at ATD.
2x Subjects: Zebras and lions roam the plain
Collective Nouns: The tennis team plays on Friday.
