Subject-verb agreement means the verb in a sentence must match the subject in number. A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Always check if the subject is singular or plural before choosing the verb form.
A singular subject refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. A plural subject refers to more than one.
Look closely at the noun in the subject. Adding “s” usually makes it plural, but not always.
The verb “is” is used with singular subjects. The verb “are” is used with plural subjects.
Remember: “is” = one, “are” = more than one.
Some subjects may look plural but are actually singular. Words like everyone and nobody are singular.
Do not be tricked! Even though “everyone” sounds like many, it takes a singular verb.
To check subject-verb agreement, find the subject of the sentence and match the verb to it.
Always ask: Is my subject singular or plural? Then choose the verb form that matches.