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NUMBER AGREEMENT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Number Agreement.

Number Agreement - as a noun

Agreement in number between words in the same grammatical construction (e.g., between adjectives and the nouns they modify)

Example Sentences

"In English, number agreement is usually indicated by adding an -s or -es ending to the verb when the subject is singular."
"The lack of number agreement in the sentence "The dog runs." can be corrected by changing the verb to "run.""
"Incorrect number agreement can lead to confusion and miscommunication in writing."
"Students need to learn the rules of number agreement to improve their writing skills."
"The sentence "The cars is parked outside." contains a number agreement error."
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