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Learn the rules of subject-verb agreement and how they work together to form correct sentences. Understand when to use singular or plural verbs and how to apply them to different subjects. Get examples and tips for practice.
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Subject-Verb Agreement It’s all about “teamwork!”
Here’s the deal…. • The subject and verb in a sentence must agree, or work together. • A singular subject needs a singular verb. • A plural subject needs a plural verb. • “Itjust takes a little practice, that’s all.” Subj.Verb
Use the following rules for verbs that tell about the present time: • If the subj. is a singular noun or he, she, or it, add –s or –es to most verbs. • Ex. The planet grows. • Ex. The scientist teaches school. • Ex. He works hard.
If the subj. is compound, a plural noun, or I, you, we, or they, DO NOT add –s or –es to the verb. • Ex. The planetsgrow. • Ex. The scientist and the assistantteach school. • Ex. Theywork hard.
For the verb be, use am and is toagree with singular subjects and are to agree with plural subjects. • Ex. Iam a scientist. • Ex. My fatheris on the moon. • Ex. The planetsare visible. • Ex. Weare on Earth.
Collective noun • Collective noun- names a group, such as family, team, and class. • It’s singular if it refers to a group acting as one: The class is waiting for take-off. • It’s plural if it refers to members of the group acting individually: The class are choosing their seats.
