Subject verb agreement quick check
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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). Here are some quick steps to check for subject-verb agreement:
1. Identify the subject of the sentence. The subject is usually the noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described.
2. Determine whether the subject is singular or plural. Singular subjects refer to one person, thing, or idea, while plural subjects refer to multiple persons, things, or ideas.
3. Check the verb form that is used with the subject. Singular subjects usually take singular verbs, while plural subjects usually take plural verbs.
4. Make sure that the subject and verb are in agreement. If the subject is singular, the verb should be in the singular form, and if the subject is plural, the verb should be in the plural form.
For example:
- Singular subject: The dog barks. (subject "dog" is singular, verb "barks" is singular)
- Plural subject: The dogs bark. (subject "dogs" is plural, verb "bark" is plural)
Remember, there are some exceptions and special cases in subject-verb agreement, such as with collective nouns and indefinite pronouns. It's always a good idea to double-check your subject-verb agreement when writing or proofreading your work.