Subject-Verb Agreement
Making Subjects and Verbs MatchThe subject and verb must agree — he RUNS, they RUN!
📖 Let’s Learn Subject-Verb Agreement!
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject (who does the action) and the verb (the action) must match. If the subject is singular (one), the verb changes. If the subject is plural (many), the verb stays plain.
This is one of the most common grammar mistakes! Remember: He runs (singular adds -s) but They run (plural — no -s). It sounds backward compared to nouns (where -s means plural), but that is how English works!
💡 The Rule
Singular subjects (he, she, it, Rahul) use verb + s: He runs, she eats.
Plural subjects (they, we, boys) use plain verb: They run, we eat.
🎯 Key Concept
✅ He runs. (singular = verb + s)
✅ They run. (plural = plain verb)
❌ He run. ❌ They runs.
📋 Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
He runs, She eats, It rains, Rahul plays
I run, You eat, We play, They sing
He IS, I AM, They ARE, She IS, We ARE
He HAS, I HAVE, They HAVE, She HAS
✅ Word Groups & Examples
Learn with organized examples and sentences!
Singular Subjects (He, She, It + name)
Plural Subjects (I, You, We, They)
IS / AM / ARE
Common Mistakes to Avoid
📢 Read & Say Correct Pairs
Say each — make sure subject and verb match!
✏️ Choose the Correct Verb
Choose the right answer!
1. He ___ to school. (run/runs)
2. They ___ cricket. (play/plays)
3. She ___ a cat. (have/has)
4. I ___ happy. (is/am/are)
5. We ___ students. (is/am/are)
🎯 Verb + S or Plain Verb?
Click each subject — does its verb need -s or stay plain?
Click any to check!
📝 Sentence Reading Practice
Read — are these correct? All are! Notice the agreement.
He runs to school every day. (singular → runs)
They play cricket after school. (plural → play)
She has a beautiful dress. (singular → has)
We are going to the park. (plural → are)
I am happy because my team won. (I → am)
The dog barks at the postman every day. (singular → barks)
Memory Trick
Remember: It seems backward! Nouns add -s for plural (boy → boys). But verbs add -s for singular (he run → he runs). ONE person = verb + s. MANY people = plain verb.
🎮 Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
Test what you’ve learned!
“He ___” (run/runs)
“They ___” (play/plays)
“She ___” a book. (have/has)
“I ___” happy. (is/am/are)
“We ___” friends. (is/am/are)
Singular subjects use verb + ?
Which is WRONG?
“The boys ___” (run/runs)
🎉 Quiz Complete!
0/8Fun Facts
Subject-verb agreement is the #1 most common grammar mistake in English — even among adults and native speakers! If you master it now, you are ahead of millions!
In many Indian languages like Hindi, the verb changes based on gender too (he went = gaya, she went = gayi). English only changes based on singular/plural, which is simpler!
🧠 Tips for Parents
Correction Without Shame
When your child says “He run fast”, gently say “He RUNS fast” and have them repeat. No scolding, just modelling.
Fill-in-the-Blank
Write sentences with blanks: “She ___ (eat/eats) rice.” “They ___ (play/plays).” Quick daily exercise!
Listen for Mistakes
In daily conversation, gently correct subject-verb errors. Consistent correction builds the habit over weeks.