Use the correct subject or verb
Key Notes:
1. Understanding Subjects and Verbs
- Subject: The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about. It can be a single noun (e.g., “dog”) or a group of nouns (e.g., “Tom and Jerry”).
- Verb: The verb shows the action or state of being of the subject. It tells what the subject does or what happens to it.
2. Identifying Subjects
- Subjects can be:
- Singular: Referring to one person or thing (e.g., “The cat”).
- Plural: Referring to more than one person or thing (e.g., “The cats”).
- Examples:
- “The bird sings.”
- “Sara and Mike are friends.”
3. Identifying Verbs
- Action Verbs: Show what the subject is doing (e.g., “run,” “play”).
- Linking Verbs: Connect the subject to more information about it (e.g., “is,” “are”).
- Examples:
- “He jumps high.”
- “She is happy.”
4. Subject-Verb Agreement
- The verb must agree with the subject in number (singular or plural).
- Singular subjects take singular verbs, while plural subjects take plural verbs.
- Examples:
- “The dog barks.” (Singular subject and verb)
- “The dogs bark.” (Plural subject and verb)
5. Choosing the Correct Subject
- Ensure the subject matches the verb in number and person.
- Examples:
- Correct: “She reads books.”
- Incorrect: “She read books.” (Incorrect verb form)
6. Choosing the Correct Verb
- Make sure the verb is the right form for the subject and tense of the sentence.
- Examples:
- Correct: “They are running fast.”
- Incorrect: “They is running fast.” (Incorrect verb form)
7. Common Errors to Avoid
- Using a verb that does not match the subject in number.
- Correct: “He runs every morning.”
- Incorrect: “He run every morning.”
- Confusing singular and plural forms of the verb.
- Correct: “The teacher teaches the class.”
- Incorrect: “The teacher teach the class.”
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