Subject_Verb_Agreement_Presentation.pptx

Subject-Verb Agreement
Getting the Basics Right in English
Grammar
Presented by: [Your Name]

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
• - The subject and verb in a sentence must
agree in number.
• - Singular subject → singular verb.
• - Plural subject → plural verb.
• Examples:
• ✅ She runs fast.
• ❌ She run fast.

Basic Rule
• Subject | Verb
• ----------------------
• I / You / We / They → run, go
• He / She / It → runs, goes
• Examples:
• He likes coffee.
• They like coffee.

Tricky Examples
• - The dog barks at strangers. (singular)
• - The dogs bark at strangers. (plural)
• - My friend and I are going to the mall.
• - Either of the answers is correct.
• Note: Words like 'either', 'each', 'everyone'
take singular verbs.

Mini Quiz
• Choose the correct verb:
• 1. The list of items (is / are) on the desk. ✅
• 2. Neither of them (was / were) available. ✅
• 3. They (go / goes) to school every day. ✅

Why It’s Important
• ✔ Makes writing and speaking clear
• ✔ Helps avoid embarrassing grammar errors
• ✔ Needed for formal writing (emails, exams,
reports)

Thank You!
• Thanks for listening!
• Any questions?

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