Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

A singular subject needs a verb in the singular form, and a plural subject needs a verb in the plural form. Here are some basic examples of subject / verb agreement:

  • Singular subject and singular verb:
    • A famous actor comes to her restaurant once a month.
  • Plural subject and plural verb:
    • The public treats celebrities like kings and queens.

Compound Subjects

Two or more subjects connected with and are usually plural:

  • The restaurant and the cinema are on the same street.
  • Here come my mother and father.

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