Sentence Correction: Rules and Examples
Subject Verb Agreement: Rules and Examples
Introduction
Subject Verb Agreement is an important rule in English Grammar. It means that the verb must agree with the subject in number and person. A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.
What is Subject Verb Agreement?
Subject Verb Agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match correctly.
Examples
He plays cricket.
They play cricket.
Rule 1: Singular Subject Takes Singular Verb
Examples
Ram goes to school.
She writes a letter.
The boy plays football.
Rule 2: Plural Subject Takes Plural Verb
Examples
The boys play football.
They write letters.
The students study hard.
Rule 3: Two Singular Subjects Joined by "And"
Examples
Ram and Shyam are friends.
Mohan and Sohan play cricket.
Rule 4: Each, Every, Everyone Take Singular Verbs
Examples
Each student is present.
Every boy plays football.
Everyone likes music.
Rule 5: Either...Or / Neither...Nor
The verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.
Examples
Either Ram or his friends are coming.
Neither the boys nor the teacher is present.
Common Errors
Incorrect
He go to school.
Correct
He goes to school.
Incorrect
They plays cricket.
Correct
They play cricket.
Incorrect
The students is studying.
Correct
The students are studying.
Practice Questions
Correct the Sentences
She go to school.
They plays football.
Every student are present.
Ram and Mohan is friends.
The boys is playing.
Answers
She goes to school.
They play football.
Every student is present.
Ram and Mohan are friends.
The boys are playing.
Examples in Daily Life
My brother likes music.
The children are playing outside.
Every teacher works hard.
Ram and Shyam study together.
Conclusion
Subject Verb Agreement is an essential part of English Grammar. By following these rules, students can write and speak English correctly. Regular practice helps avoid grammatical mistakes.