Question

demonstrate correct subject-verb agreement? Example

Answer 1

Certainly! Subject-verb agreement means that the verb must agree with its subject in number (singular or plural). Here are some examples:

1. **Singular Subject with Singular Verb:**
- **Correct:** The cat **runs** quickly.
- **Incorrect:** The cat **run** quickly.

2. **Plural Subject with Plural Verb:**
- **Correct:** The cats **run** quickly.
- **Incorrect:** The cats **runs** quickly.

3. **Compound Subject with Plural Verb:**
- **Correct:** My brother and sister **are** going to the park.
- **Incorrect:** My brother and sister **is** going to the park.

4. **Singular Indefinite Pronoun with Singular Verb:**
- **Correct:** Everyone **is** invited to the party.
- **Incorrect:** Everyone **are** invited to the party.

5. **Plural Indefinite Pronoun with Plural Verb:**
- **Correct:** Many **are** attending the conference.
- **Incorrect:** Many **is** attending the conference.

These examples illustrate how the subject and verb must agree in number.