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Subject-verb agreement is an essential aspect of the Tagalog language. It refers to the grammatical rule that states that the subject and the verb in a sentence must agree in number. In simpler terms, if the subject of a sentence is singular, the verb must also be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural as well.
Here are some of the subject-verb agreement rules in Tagalog:
1. Singular Subject and Verb
In sentences with a singular subject, the verb must also be singular. For example:
– Siya ay kumakain ng kanin. (He/she is eating rice.)
– Ang ibon ay lumilipad sa langit. (The bird is flying in the sky.)
– Ako ay nag-aaral ng Tagalog. (I am studying Tagalog.)
2. Plural Subject and Verb
In sentences with a plural subject, the verb must also be plural. For example:
– Sila ay kumakain ng kanin. (They are eating rice.)
– Ang mga ibon ay lumilipad sa langit. (The birds are flying in the sky.)
– Kami ay nag-aaral ng Tagalog. (We are studying Tagalog.)
3. Compound Subject and Verb
In sentences with a compound subject (two or more subjects), the verb must agree with the number of the subject closest to it. For example:
– Siya at ang kanyang kaibigan ay kumakain ng kanin. (He/she and his/her friend are eating rice.)
– Ang mga ibon at mga isda ay lumilipad at lumalangoy sa ilog. (The birds and fishes are flying and swimming in the river.)
4. Collective Nouns
In sentences with collective nouns (referring to a group of people or things as a single entity), the verb can be singular or plural depending on the context. For example:
– Ang grupo ay nagbabalak ng bagong proyekto. (The group is planning a new project.)
– Ang grupo ay nag-aaway-away ukol sa desisyon. (The group is arguing about the decision.)
Subject-verb agreement is an important aspect of Tagalog grammar, as it helps maintain clarity and consistency in communication. By following these rules, you can effectively convey your message and avoid confusion when speaking or writing in Tagalog.