Subjects and verbs must agree in number

SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT

Singular Subjects take Singular Verbs

A singular subject is one object, one person, or one place

A singular subject needs a singular verb

Most regular single verbs end in S

Singular Subject/Verb Examples

Jon loves pepperoni pizza.

She wants a big party for her birthday.

My driver’s license expires in three days.

Plural Subject/Verb AgreementA plural subject is more than one person, place. or thing

Plural subjects require a plural verb

Most regular plural verbs do not end in S.

Plural subject/verb examplesMy friends like to shop at the MOA.

We want to buy a new car this winter.

Hollywood stars receive so much publicity.