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Examples of Singular and Plural Subjects

and Verbs

S V
Susan takes a walk every morning before leaving for work.

(singular subject, singular verb)

S V
A hurricane spins in a huge spiral around a central eye. (singular

subject, singular verb)

S V
Ice cream shops do most of their business during the summer

months. (plural subject, plural verb)

S

In the kitchen of the new restaurant, crates of dishes and
glassware wait to be unpacked. (plural subject, plural verb)

Practice 13-3 Making Subjects and

Verbs Agree

Underline the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.

1. Roberto (insists, insist) on biking every day, rain or shine.

2. If Karen (impress, impresses) the interviewer, she will have a

good chance of getting the job.