Question

Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?
1. A pack of wolves hunts together.
2. The host and hostess takes us on a tour.
3. Cupcakes are my favorite dessert.
4. The boy and girl work together.

Answer 1

1. a pack is one thing/group so it needs a singular verb
2. host and hostess are two subjects/compound and need plural verb
3. cupcakes are more than one cupcake so plural verb
4. boy and girl are compound need a plural verb

Answer 2

So which would be wrong?

Answer 3

Girlover is right we are here to help not give away answers.

Answer 4

well 1 is correct because it has a singular verb which matches the singular subject.
3 is also correct so this leaves you 2 and 4

Answer 5

@spacemountain if you need more help ask your mom or dad.depending on your agg

Answer 6

forget it. I looked everywhere for a definition of subject-verd agreement and couldn't find so.. I just asked..

Answer 7

sorry

Answer 8

we are here to help you understand not give answers. I am willing to help you understand and see what you think is het best answer hen I will see if you are corrector not wit h an explanation.

Answer 9

thanks girlover!

Answer 10

I thought might of been 2 or 4 because the other sounded fine..

Answer 11

yw and @Roxx he wasn't asking for answers he was asking for help and I am trying to help him. thank you for your concern tho.

Answer 12

I'm a she..

Answer 13

sawry miss

Answer 14

@girlover: ok

Answer 15

Anyways girlover thanks for the help!