SHSAT Verbal

Subject Verb Agreement is one of those grammar concepts that shows up again and again on the SHSAT and SAT. But what does it mean for a subject and a verb to “agree”? It doesn’t mean they share the same opinion. It simply means they match in number: singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs. Here’s a very basic example: The clown is sad. In the sentence, “the clown” is the subject and is singular, so we use the singular verb “is" and not th

When we create a sentence that includes multiple items, it’s important to keep those items in a similar format. This not only makes our writing clearer but also more enjoyable to read. Here’s an example from the 2018 SHSAT Test A (Question #3): The animal shelter, which is located on Midway Street, is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, such as walking dogs, cleaning kennels, hand- feeding newborn kittens, and supporting the pet adoption process. Thi