2. Another time, if subjects and verbs do not have to consent, it is when verbs are written in the past. In this case, the form of the verb is the same, regardless of the subject. The verbs have a singular shape and a plural form. When using a verb in a sentence, pay attention to the subject-verb chord. This means that the subject and the verb must match by number. 4. In a sentence that starts here or there, the subject is according to the verb, so you have to be careful to make sure that both agree. 10. Indeterminate pronouns, as someone, each, each and every one, use singular verbs. 9. Use a singular verb when writing units of measurement or time.

7. Two themes that are linked by the word and need a plural. 1. If you have a sentence that I or you use as a subject, although the subject is singular, the verb adopts the plural form. The subject-verb agreement is important because it facilitates the understanding of a sentence. It also helps to make the sentence sound better. 5. In questions, sometimes the subject does not always come directly in front of the verb. So you have to make sure they agree. 8. Singular subjects linked by words such as or, or or either by a singular verb.

6. If a word like everyone else, any word or word comes before the subject, you will always use a singular verb. If a subject is singular, the verb must be singular. 3. If there are preposition sentences between the subject and the verb, they have no influence on the chord. Students can create sentences in which the subject and verb match. What does that mean? Is someone named Monica going to play softball? No no. It is a sentence where the subject and the verb do not match. The sentence should say, “Monica plays softball.” For this reason, the subject and the verb must match in the number. Class set of personal whiteboards (or striped paper for each student).