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Subject-verb agreement

Upper Primary 8 questions
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What subject-verb agreement means

You choose the correct form of a verb so it matches the subject in a sentence. This helps you write clear, correct English in classwork, tests and everyday writing.

What you will practise

  • Match singular subjects with singular verbs.
  • Match plural subjects with plural verbs.
  • Use correct verb forms after words like neither and each.
  • Spot the subject before choosing the verb.

Before you start

You should already know nouns, pronouns and the difference between singular and plural words. It also helps to know the present tense forms of common verbs.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

Choose the correct verb: "The dogs ___ in the park every morning."

  • runs
  • run
  • running
  • ran run
Answer: run

Working: "Dogs" is plural, so it takes the plural verb "run".

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using a plural verb after a singular subject. Check the subject first before choosing the verb.
  • Forgetting that pronouns like she and he take singular verbs. Read the subject carefully.
  • Choosing a verb by looking at the nearest noun instead of the real subject. Find the main subject in the sentence.
  • Treating words like neither as plural. Remember that they often take a singular verb.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 4 to 6 syllabusGroundwork for the BECE

In Upper Primary, this usually appears in grammar work on sentence making and correct use of verbs. It supports school-based assessment and builds a strong base for the writing and language demands that lead towards the BECE.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other Grammar skills in English, at the same point in the course.

Other English topics

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Exams that assess subject-verb agreement

Upper Primary work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the English topics that appear on it.

GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the WASSCE practice page.

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