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What is the example of plural verb?

Here are some examples of plural verbs, along with explanations:

Subject: Plural Noun

* The cats play in the garden. (The subject "cats" is plural, so the verb "play" is also plural.)

* My friends are coming to the party. (The subject "friends" is plural, so the verb "are" is plural.)

* The children laugh loudly. (The subject "children" is plural, so the verb "laugh" is plural.)

Subject: Pronoun That Refers To A Plural Noun

* They are going to the movies. (The pronoun "they" refers to a plural noun like "friends", "people", etc., so the verb "are" is plural.)

* We love pizza. (The pronoun "we" refers to a plural group of people, so the verb "love" is plural.)

Subjects Joined By "And"

* John and Mary go to school together. (Two subjects joined by "and" form a plural subject, so the verb "go" is plural.)

* The dog and the cat are sleeping. (Two subjects joined by "and" form a plural subject, so the verb "are" is plural.)

Key Point: Plural verbs usually end in "-s" or "-es" in the present tense.

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