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Understanding Verbs: Types and Subject-Verb Agreement

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# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

Subject-Verb Agreement

Making subjects and verbs agree properly is a key grammar skill. Singular subjects need singular verbs, and plural subjects need plural verbs. The challenge is finding the real subject, especially when other words come between it and the verb.

When phrases or clauses separate a subject from its verb, don't get confused! In "A traffic light in front of steady streams of traffic keeps the movements under control," "traffic light" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "keeps."

Watch out for special cases! Words like "there" or "here" are never the real subject—look for the subject that follows. Also, compound subjects joined by "and" usually take plural verbs, but if they represent one concept (like "peanut butter and jelly"), they may take a singular verb.

Grammar Tip: When locating the subject, ignore prepositional phrases that come between the subject and verb. Cross them out mentally to see the core sentence structure!

# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

Transitive, Intransitive, and Linking Verbs

Action verbs show what a subject is doing, has done, or will do. These come in two types: transitive and intransitive. A transitive verb transfers action to something or someone and always has a direct object that answers "what?" or "whom?" An intransitive verb expresses action without a direct object—it tells when or why something happens.

Linking verbs connect subjects to information about them rather than showing action. In "Pranav is a shopaholic," "is" doesn't show something Pranav does—it connects him to information about him. Forms of "be" (is, am, are, was, were) are always linking verbs.

Some verbs can be both action and linking verbs depending on how they're used. Words like "tasted," "sounded," and "felt" work both ways. In "Sylvia tasted the soup," "tasted" is an action verb. But in "The soup tasted nice," it's a linking verb (you can replace it with "was").

Quick Test: If you can replace the verb with a form of "be" is/am/areis/am/are and the sentence still makes sense, you're dealing with a linking verb!

# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs) work with main verbs to show tense, aspect, or voice. They're the helpers that give your sentences more precise meaning about when and how actions happen.

Common auxiliary verbs include forms of "be" (am, is, are, was, were), "have" (has, had), "do" (does, did), and modal auxiliaries like "can," "could," "will," "would," "shall," "should," "may," "might," and "must."

A sentence can contain up to three auxiliary verbs working together with the main verb. For example, in "We will be going to dinner tonight," "will" and "be" are auxiliary verbs helping "going."

Remember This: In questions, the auxiliary verb often separates from the main verb. For example: "Are you coming?" instead of "You are coming."



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Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

 

English

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Dec 10, 2025

3 pages

Understanding Verbs: Types and Subject-Verb Agreement

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Aurea

@urea_rxdfxrujxjprfay

Understanding grammar rules helps you write clear, correct sentences. In these notes, we'll explore subject-verb agreement, types of verbs (transitive, intransitive, and linking), and auxiliary verbs—all essential building blocks for effective writing.

# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

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Subject-Verb Agreement

Making subjects and verbs agree properly is a key grammar skill. Singular subjects need singular verbs, and plural subjects need plural verbs. The challenge is finding the real subject, especially when other words come between it and the verb.

When phrases or clauses separate a subject from its verb, don't get confused! In "A traffic light in front of steady streams of traffic keeps the movements under control," "traffic light" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "keeps."

Watch out for special cases! Words like "there" or "here" are never the real subject—look for the subject that follows. Also, compound subjects joined by "and" usually take plural verbs, but if they represent one concept (like "peanut butter and jelly"), they may take a singular verb.

Grammar Tip: When locating the subject, ignore prepositional phrases that come between the subject and verb. Cross them out mentally to see the core sentence structure!

# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

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Transitive, Intransitive, and Linking Verbs

Action verbs show what a subject is doing, has done, or will do. These come in two types: transitive and intransitive. A transitive verb transfers action to something or someone and always has a direct object that answers "what?" or "whom?" An intransitive verb expresses action without a direct object—it tells when or why something happens.

Linking verbs connect subjects to information about them rather than showing action. In "Pranav is a shopaholic," "is" doesn't show something Pranav does—it connects him to information about him. Forms of "be" (is, am, are, was, were) are always linking verbs.

Some verbs can be both action and linking verbs depending on how they're used. Words like "tasted," "sounded," and "felt" work both ways. In "Sylvia tasted the soup," "tasted" is an action verb. But in "The soup tasted nice," it's a linking verb (you can replace it with "was").

Quick Test: If you can replace the verb with a form of "be" is/am/areis/am/are and the sentence still makes sense, you're dealing with a linking verb!

# subject verb agreement

- Singular subjects need singular verbs
- Plural subjects need plural verbs
- The trick is to find the real subjec

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Improve your grades

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Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs) work with main verbs to show tense, aspect, or voice. They're the helpers that give your sentences more precise meaning about when and how actions happen.

Common auxiliary verbs include forms of "be" (am, is, are, was, were), "have" (has, had), "do" (does, did), and modal auxiliaries like "can," "could," "will," "would," "shall," "should," "may," "might," and "must."

A sentence can contain up to three auxiliary verbs working together with the main verb. For example, in "We will be going to dinner tonight," "will" and "be" are auxiliary verbs helping "going."

Remember This: In questions, the auxiliary verb often separates from the main verb. For example: "Are you coming?" instead of "You are coming."

We thought you’d never ask...

What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Students love us — and so will you.

4.9/5

App Store

4.8/5

Google Play

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user