Sure! Verb agreement, also known as subject-verb agreement, refers to the grammatical rule that the verb in a sentence must properly correspond to the subject in number (singular or plural) and sometimes in person. Here are some examples:
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Singular Subject:
- Correct: The cat runs fast.
- Incorrect: The cat run fast.
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Plural Subject:
- Correct: The dogs bark loudly.
- Incorrect: The dogs barks loudly.
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Collective Nouns:
- Correct: The team wins its games.
- Incorrect: The team win its games. (Note: “team” is a collective noun and is considered singular here.)
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Indefinite Pronouns:
- Correct: Everyone is invited to the party.
- Incorrect: Everyone are invited to the party.
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Compound Subjects:
- Correct: The cat and the dog are friends.
- Incorrect: The cat and the dog is friends.
If you have specific sentences or cases where you want to see verb agreement in action, feel free to share!