English · KS3 Y8 · Grammar & Vocabulary
Subject–verb agreement
Subject–verb agreementFree6:45Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
What you need to know
- In the present simple, a singular third-person subject usually takes a verb ending in ‘s’.
- Plural subjects take the base form, so match the verb to the subject rather than nearby words.
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Heddy ScoreSeven checks every clip must pass before students see it: trusted, on the map, accurate, focused, accessible, safe, and proven by students.3/7, Below the standard
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The examples practise matching present-simple action verbs to singular and plural subjects.
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