Nouns

Subject-verb agreement

In this topic, you will learn the correct way to match the singular or plural subject with the verbs.

2.1

Singular Subjects

	A singular subject takes a singular verb.
	`Singular subject + Singular verb`

Examples:

The soldier termite	has	the largest head.
Singular subject	Singular verb

Maya	buys	a magazine.
Singular subject	Singular verb

The book	is	on the table.
Singular subject	Singular verb

Note: There is an addition of '-s' at the end of the verb if the subject is in the singular form. (Eg: eats, drinks, runs, reads)

2.2

Plural Subjects

	A plural subject takes a plural verb.
	`Plural subject + Plural verb`

Examples:

They	meet	every weekend.
Plural subject	Plural verb

There	are	three types	of mangoes there.
	Plural verb	Plural subject

They	are	at the field the whole day.
Plural subject	Plural verb

Note: No '-s' is added at the end of the verb if the subject is in the plural form. (Eg: eat, drink, run, read)