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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. NOTE: The trick is in knowing whether the subject is singular or plural. The next trick is recognizing a singular or plural verb.
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Note: Verbs don’t form a plural by adding an s like nouns do
Note: Verbs don’t form a plural by adding an s like nouns do. (plural noun – dogs, plural verb – walk) Examples: The boy likes his hat. The girls like their presents. The book or the pen is in the drawer. A car and a bike are sitting in my garage. (*When two or more singular subjects are joined by and then use a plural verb*).
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10/3/17 Bell #5 Underline the subject in the sentence and circle the correct verb that agrees with it. Each of the boxes is/are in the closet. The boy or his friends run/runs every day. One of the packages is/are open The woman with all the dogs walk/walks down my street. 5) Either is/are correct.
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