Subject-Verb Agreement
Grammar
Beginner
📝 Quick Definition
Subjects and verbs must agree in number
📚 Detailed Explanation
Subject-verb agreement means that a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. This grammatical rule ensures clarity and correctness in sentence construction.
💡 Example
CORRECT: She walks. They walk. INCORRECT: She walk. They walks.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Watch for compound subjects, indefinite pronouns, and collective nouns.
🏷️ Tags
📌 Notes/Source
Common error in writing, especially with complex subjects.