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What is “subject/verb agreement”?: Difference between revisions
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Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). | Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). | ||
*'''Example:''' Where are Dan and Bobby going? | *'''Example:''' Where are Dan and Bobby going? | ||
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Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase. | Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase. | ||
*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing. | *'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing. | ||
The subject is: '''evidence''' | The subject is: '''evidence''' | ||
The verb is: '''was''' | The verb is: '''was''' | ||