Can you tell me more about subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb must match - a singular noun must have a singular verb and a plural noun must have a plural verb. It is always important to ensure your subject and your verb match in number.

Most regular verbs are made singular by adding an S. A plural verb will not have an S.

Example: He lives in Cleveland. He is a singular noun and requires the singular verb lives.

Example: The students want a coffee machine. Students is a plural noun and requires the plural verb want. Notice there is not an S on the end of this verb.

Please see PowerPoint below for more information.

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Last Updated May 10, 2016
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Answered By Kerry Louvier

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