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Person Agreement

Person agreement refers to the agreement between a subject and a verb in terms of person, whether it be first person, second person, or third person. It ensures that the subject and the verb match in terms of who is carrying out the action. Proper person agreement is essential for grammatically correct sentences.

Senses:

Noun:

1. In grammar, the agreement between the subject and the verb in terms of person. For example, in the sentence "He runs," the subject "he" agrees with the third person singular form of the verb "runs."

2. A mutual understanding or arrangement between two individuals regarding a specific matter.

Verb:

1. To reach an understanding or make an arrangement with another person or party.

Examples:

Noun:

1. She agrees with the company's new policy. (person verb agreement)

2. The person agreement between the subject and the verb is crucial for sentence construction. (subject-verb agreement)

3. John and Jane reached a person agreement to split the workload equally. (mutual understanding)

Verb:

1. The negotiators worked all night to person agreement before the deadline. (reach an understanding)

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