What is subject-verb agreement?

What is an example of subject-verb agreement?


Answer

Subject-verb agreement is a common grammatical error made primarily by using the singular or plural of either the subject or verb incorrectly (Garner, 1). 

Example

Incorrect: Sam and Mike likes to study English Grammar.

Correct: Sam and Mike like to study English Grammar.

Sources

Bryan Garner. 2000. Subject-verb agreement. https://www-oxfordreference-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/view/10.1093/acref/9780195135084.001.0001/acref-9780195135084-e-2051.

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