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Subject Verb Agreement

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

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Card 1Basic Rule

What is subject-verb agreement?

Answer

Subject-verb agreement means the verb must match the subject in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, third). Example: - She writes a letter. (singular) - They write a letter. (plura

Card 2Singular Subject

What happens if the subject is singular?

Answer

A singular subject takes a singular verb. Examples: - The boy plays football. - She dances well. Note: Singular verbs often end in 's' in the present tense when the subject is third person (he, she,

Card 3Plural Subject

What happens if the subject is plural?

Answer

A plural subject takes a plural verb. Examples: - The boys play football. - They dance well. Note: Plural verbs do not take 's' in the present tense.

Card 4Verb Forms in Present Tense

Why does 'He runs' have an 's' but 'They run' doesn't?

Answer

In the present tense, third-person singular subjects (he, she, it) take verbs with 's'. Plural subjects do not. - He runs (singular) - They run (plural) This is part of subject-verb agreement in sim

Card 5Two Subjects Joined by 'and'

What is the rule when two singular subjects are joined by 'and'?

Answer

When two singular subjects are joined by 'and', they take a plural verb. Example: - Ram and Shyam are friends. - Tea and toast are served here. But if both names refer to the same person, use a sing

Card 6Same Person with Two Roles

When two singular nouns joined by 'and' refer to the same person, what verb do we use?

Answer

We use a singular verb because it's only one person. Example: - The poet and novelist is famous. (One person who is both poet and novelist) But: The poet and the novelist are here. (Two different pe

Card 7Subject Far from Verb

How do we decide the verb when the subject is far from the verb?

Answer

Always find the real subject, not the noun near the verb. Example: - The condition of these books is bad. Here, 'condition' is the subject (singular), so we use 'is', not 'are'. Never match the verb

Card 8Introductory 'There'

What is the rule for sentences starting with 'There'?

Answer

In sentences starting with 'There', the real subject comes after the verb. The verb must agree with that subject. Examples: - There is a problem. (problem → singular) - There are many problems. (prob

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