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Subject-Verb Agreement — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

What Subject-Verb Agreement covers in ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 2 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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2 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Subject-Verb Agreement

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1. Basic Rule of Subject-Verb Agreement

  • A verb must agree with its subject in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third).
  • Singular subjects take singular verbs. Plural subjects take plural verbs.
  • The pronoun 'you' always takes a plural verb, even when it refers to one person.
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2. Special Rules and Examples

  • When two singular subjects are joined by 'and', they become plural and take a plural verb.
  • Collective nouns (like team, class, army) take a singular verb when acting as one unit.
  • Titles of books, even if plural in name, are singular and take singular verbs.

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What are the important topics in Subject-Verb Agreement for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Subject-Verb Agreement include Basic Rule of Subject-Verb Agreement, Special Rules and Examples. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Subject-Verb Agreement for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 32 practice questions on Subject-Verb Agreement. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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