Which of the following describes what it means when subjects and verbs agree?
They are not separated by interrupting words.
They have the same ending.
They describe the same things.
They are both singular or both plural.
They are both singular or both plural.
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When subjects and verbs agree, it means that they are both singular or both plural.
The correct answer is: They are both singular or both plural.
To determine whether subjects and verbs agree, you need to consider their number, which can be singular or plural. When the subject is singular, the verb that corresponds to it should also be singular. Likewise, when the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural.
The other options are not applicable to the concept of subject-verb agreement:
1. "They are not separated by interrupting words": While it is generally preferable for the subject and verb to be close to each other without interruption, this does not define subject-verb agreement.
2. "They have the same ending": While some verbs have different forms based on the subject's ending, it is not always the case. Subject-verb agreement is not solely dependent on the ending but on the number (singular or plural) of the subject.
3. "They describe the same things": This statement refers to the relationship between the subject and verb in terms of meaning, but it does not constitute subject-verb agreement. Subjects and verbs can describe different things while still maintaining agreement in terms of number.