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Subject Verb Agreement

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

Summary of Subject Verb Agreement for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

In English grammar, every sentence has a subject and a verb. For a sentence to be correct, the verb must match the subject in number—singular or plural. This matching is called Subject-Verb Agreement. In this chapter, we learn how to use the correct form of 'be' verbs—am, is, and are—based on the su

Key Concepts

The subject is who or what

The subject is who or what the sentence is about. The verb tells what the subject is doing. For example, in 'She runs', 'She' is the subject and 'runs

A singular subject means one person

A singular subject means one person or thing, like 'boy' or 'cat'. A plural subject means more than one, like 'boys' or 'cats'.

'Is' is used with singular subjects

'Is' is used with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'the dog'. 'Are' is used with plural subjects like 'they' or 'the dogs'. 'Am' is only u

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what subject-verb agreement means
  • Identify singular and plural subjects
  • Use 'is', 'are', and 'am' correctly with different subjects
  • Apply subject-verb agreement rules in sentences

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Subject Verb Agreement for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Subject Verb Agreement covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Subject Verb Agreement — ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 32 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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