Subjects and verbs must agree in number SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT.

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Subjects and verbs must agree in number SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT

Singular Subjects take Singular Verbs A singular subject is one object, one person, or one place A singular subject needs a singular verb Most regular single verbs end in S

Singular Subject/Verb Examples Jon loves pepperoni pizza. She wants a big party for her birthday. My driver’s license expires in three days.

Plural Subject/Verb Agreement A plural subject is more than one person, place. or thing Plural subjects require a plural verb Most regular plural verbs do not end in S.

Plural subject/verb examples My friends like to shop at the MOA. We want to buy a new car this winter. Hollywood stars receive so much publicity.