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Define the following in a very short sentence

Noun
Plural
Singular
Subject-verb agreement
Verb

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  • Noun: A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Plural: The form of a noun that denotes more than one.
  • Singular: The form of a noun that denotes one entity.
  • Subject-verb agreement: The grammatical rule that the subject and verb must agree in number (singular or plural).
  • Verb: A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.
Read each sentence. Write the subject and verb in each sentence.

1) Porpoises and dolphins are both sea mammals.
2) Everybody needs a break from studying.
  1. Subject: Porpoises and dolphins; Verb: are
  2. Subject: Everybody; Verb: needs
3) Juan, one of my best friends, has a new kitten.

Subject: Juan; Verb: has

In each sentence, write the correct form of the verb so it agrees with the subject. The verb can be found in the brackets at the end of each sentence.
1) The club _________ tomorrow evening. [to meet]
2) Either a carrot or some grapes __________ a good snack. [to make]
3) Angela, with the help of her friends, __________ organizing a raffle. [to be]
4) Something ________ to happen soon. [to have]
  1. The club meets tomorrow evening.
  2. Either a carrot or some grapes make a good snack.
  3. Angela, with the help of her friends, is organizing a raffle.
  4. Something has to happen soon.
Key Words: Define the following in your own words
Compound subject
Indefinite pronoun

  • Compound subject: A subject that consists of two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a conjunction, working together to perform the same action in a sentence.

  • Indefinite pronoun: A pronoun that refers to non-specific persons or things, such as "everyone," "some," or "many."

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  • Compound subject: Two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a conjunction that share the same verb.

  • Indefinite pronoun: A pronoun that refers to non-specific people or things.