Making the verb match its subject - including the tricky cases. · about 14 minutes
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What is it? Subject-verb agreement means the verb must match its subject: one subject takes a singular verb (The bird sings), more than one takes a plural verb (The birds sing).
Why does it matter? A verb that doesn't agree is one of the most noticeable mistakes in English writing and speaking.
Where do we use it? "Everyone is here." "My parents are at work." "One of my friends lives in Pune."
In this lesson you will:
