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What is the first rule in subject verb agreement?
If you have a singular subject, you MUST use these verbs: is, was, has, does or verbs ending in s or es because the verbs are singular.
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What is first tip?
Identify the subject of the sentence and underline it with one line.
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what rule is it when you have this sentence?
She is running across the grass.
rule 1
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What is rule 9?
With words that indicate portions—e.g., a lot, a majority, some, all—Rule 1 given earlier in this section is reversed, and we are guided by the noun after of. If the noun after of is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb.
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What is 4th tip?
Write the rule number in the box provided.
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what rule is it when you have this sentence?
Breaking and entering is against the law.
rule 4
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What is rule 11?
The word were replaces was in sentences that express a wish or are contrary to fact
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What is 2nd tip?
Identify the subject as singular or plural because the answer will help identify the correct subject-verb agreement rule.
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what rule is it when you have this sentence?
Lacie and I are in front of the class.
rule 3
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What is rule 3?
Any time you have a pronoun YOU as the subject of the sentence,must use the plural verb forms, which are,are,were, have,do, or verbs WITHOUT s or es endings.
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What is 3rd tip?
Check the rule that applies to the subject located in the sentence.
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what rule is it when you have this sentence?
The politician, along with the newsmen, is expected shortly.
rule 5
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What is 6?
Parentheses are not part of the subject.
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What is 5th tip?
Following the rule, identify the correct verb choice.
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what rule is it when you have this sentence?
There are four hurdles to jump.
rule 7
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