Subject-Verb Agreement in Questions

Knowing how subject-verb agreement works in questions is important for clear communication in English. Here are some helpful points to understand these changes.

Basic Rule:

In English, the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the verb (action word) must match in number and person. This rule applies to both statements and questions.

Agreement in Statements vs. Questions:

1. Statements:

   • Singular: "The cat runs fast."
   • Plural: "The cats run fast."

2. Questions:

   • Singular: "Does the cat run fast?"
   • Plural: "Do the cats run fast?"

Key Changes in Questions:

When making questions, the structure changes a bit. We often use "do" or "does":

• Use "does" for singular subjects (he, she, it):

  • "Does she like pizza?"

• Use "do" for plural subjects (they, we) or the pronoun "I":

  • "Do they like pizza?"

Examples to Practice:

• "Does John play soccer?" (singular)
• "Do the players play soccer?" (plural)

By following these simple guidelines, you'll get better at understanding subject-verb agreement in questions!