Agreement & Position
In English, agreement means matching things like number and gender between related words, and position means placing words in natural order so meaning is clear. These two forces shape how sentences come out.
Agreement
Agreement ensures that words that work together show matching features like number, person, or gender. This makes sentences feel coherent and grammatical.
Number
Number agreement means making nouns, pronouns, and verbs consistently singular or plural so they align in meaning and form.
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Gender
Gender agreement applies when pronouns or modifiers match the noun's gender, which is important in languages with grammatical gender and sometimes in English for clarity.
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Person
Person agreement makes sure verbs align with the subject's person (first, second, third) and that pronouns reflect the intended speaker, listener, or others.
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Position
Position refers to where words sit in a sentence relative to each other, which affects clarity and emphasis. English generally follows a set order: subject, verb, then object or modifiers.
Adjectives
Adjectives typically come before the noun they describe in English, and placing them elsewhere can change meaning or sound awkward.
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Adverbs
Adverbs can move around to tweak meaning or focus, but they usually sit near the verb, adjective, or adverb they modify.
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Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional phrases go near the word they relate to, often after the noun or verb, to show clear relationships of place, time, or manner.
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Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ☁️ The white clouds floated gently. | — |
| 🌲 The tall pine trees swayed in the breeze. | — |
| 🌅 The sky glowed brightly at sunset. | — |
| 🐦 Birds chirped loudly from the branches. | — |
| ⛅ Clouds drifted slowly across the blue sky. | — |
| 🧺 She sat comfortably on the soft grass. | — |
| 🌸 Flowers near the path bloomed colorfully. | — |
| 🏞️ A peaceful river meandered through the valley. | — |
| 🕊️ Quiet winds rustled the leaves gently. | — |
| 🚶 They walked cheerfully under the scattered clouds. | — |
| 🌳 The green leaves shimmered in the sunlight. | — |
| 🧍 Tall figures stood beneath the vast sky. | — |
| 🌬️ Winds blew strongly from the distant hills. | — |
| 🐾 Little footprints dotted the muddy riverbank. | — |
| 🏕️ Tents were set up neatly along the clearing. | — |
Summary
Agreement makes related words match in number, gender, and person so sentences are grammatical, while position determines the natural order of words to ensure clarity and meaning.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025