A sentence's subject must agree in number with its verb. Thus, singular verbs should be used for singular subjects, and plural verbs should be used for plural subjects.
- In each of these sentences, the singular subject is underlined, and the singular verb is italicized.
- Sam holds the school record for the mile run.
- This woman knows that subject very well.
- Kara performs with the local dance company.
- In each of these sentences, the plural subject is underlined, and the plural verb is italicized.
- These two seniors hold the record for the mile run.
- These women know that subject very well.
- They perform with the local dance company.
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