Subject: English
Book: English Grammar
Subject-Verb Agreement means if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular too; if the subject is plural, the verb should be plural. Like wearing matching socks, the subject and verb need to “match.”
### Basic Rules
- **Singular subject, singular verb**: “The dog **runs** fast,” “She **plays** well.”
- **Plural subject, plural verb**: “The dogs **run** fast,” “They **play** well.”
### Common Pitfalls
- **Collective Nouns**: “The family **is** big” (family is singular unit) vs. “The families **are** big.”
- **Indefinite Pronouns**: “Everyone **loves** pizza” (everyone is singular)
### Kid-friendly Tip
- If your subject is “he,” “she,” or “it,” then we often add “-s” or “-es” to the verb: “He runs,” “She dances.”
- If it’s “they,” or “we,” or “I,” you don’t add that “-s”: “We run,” “I dance.”
This rule keeps sentences sounding right. Think of it as a puzzle piece: the subject piece fits exactly with the verb piece.