What is an example of a subject-verb?
A subject and a verb must agree, even when other words or phrases come between them. EXAMPLE: The flock of geese is flying south for the winter. The subject is flock, so the verb should be is flying.
What is the basic principle in subject-verb agreement?
The basic principle behind subject-verb agreement is that a singular subject needs a singular verb and a plural subject needs a plural verb. So, the subject of your sentence (usually the noun found before the verb) must agree with the verb itself – they must agree in terms of number.
What are some subject verb agreement rules with examples?
If the subject is singular,the verb must be singular too.
Which sentence has correct subject and verb agreement?
The sentence that has the correct subject-verb agreement is the second one: Loud claps of thunder shake the house. Since the subject loud claps of thunder is in the plural form, the verb shake also has to be in the plural form.
What is the verb form of agreement?
(intransitive) To harmonize in opinion,statement,or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.
What is verb adverb agreement?
agreement. In an agreeable manner; in a manner to give pleasure; pleasingly. In accordance; suitably; consistently; conformably. (obsolete) Alike; similarly. “I found him kind and benignant in the domestic circle, revered and beloved by all around him, agreeably social, without ostentation.”.
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