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Writing (97)
 
0007 Standard Use of Verbs
Subject-Verb Agreement
Verb Tense and Consistency
 
0008 Standard Use of Pronouns
 
0009 Modifiers - Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositional Phrases
 
0010 How Language Varies According to Context
 
0011 Sentence Structure: Fragments and Run-ons
 
0012 Standard Use of Punctuation
 
0013 Standard Use of Capitalization
 
0014 Standard Use of Spelling
 
Practice Writing Tests
 
0015 Prepare a Developed Composition
 

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0007 Recognize and Apply the Standard Use of Verbs

Recognizing Standard Subject-Verb Agreement (Number and Person)

In clauses or sentences, the subject determines the verb form that must accompany it. This is the meaning of "maintaining agreement between subject and verb."

A common difficulty for maintaining agreement between subject and verb is found in sentences in which prepositional phrases appear between the subject and verb. In such instances, it is best not to be distracted by the prepositional phrases.

In the example below, the subject is plural: "Mary and John"

The verb "need" is in agreement. ("needs" is the singular form.)

Mary and John need help with writing.

1) In the sentence below, identify the subject and then select the verb that should be used. Click here when you are finished.

The team, without using substitutes, (is, are) undefeated this season.

2) In the sentence below, identify the subject and then select the verb that should be used. Click here when you are finished.

A couch, three chairs, and two tables (is, are) in the living room.

3) In the sentence below, identify the subject and then select the verb that should be used. Click here when you are finished.

The new gym with its exercise equipment, indoor track, and handball court (fills, fill) a great need in our community.

4) In the sentence below, identify the subject and then select the verb that should be used. Click here when you are finished.

Everyone who loves folk music (wants, want) to attend.

5) In the sentence below, identify the subject and then select the verb that should be used. Click here when you are finished.

The scissors (is broken, are broken).




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