Subject Verb Agreement Grammar Lesson.ppt

Subject Verb Agreement Grammar Lesson

1. Subject/Verb Subject/Verb
Agreement Agreement

2. A singular subject needs a singular verb, A singular subject needs a singular verb,
and a plural subject needs a plural and a plural subject needs a plural
verb. (Reminder: The verb is the verb. (Reminder: The verb is the
action word in the sentence. The action word in the sentence. The
subject is who or what does the action.)subject is who or what does the action.)

3. Subjects and verbs must work Subjects and verbs must work
together. They must agree. A together. They must agree. A
verb that ends in a single -s, -es, verb that ends in a single -s, -es,
or -ies
  is used with a singular
or -ies
  is used with a singular
noun. noun.

4. ExamplesExamples
Singular SubjectSingular SubjectSingular VerbSingular Verb
Old DanOld Dan bellowsbellows
Little AnnLittle Ann sharesshares
FireFire glowsglows
MamaMama fixesfixes

5. A verb that A verb that does notdoes not end in a end in a
single s, es, or ies is used with a single s, es, or ies is used with a
plural noun.plural noun.

6. ExamplesExamples
Plural SubjectPlural Subject Plural VerbPlural Verb
Old Dan and Little AnnOld Dan and Little Ann bellowbellow
The coon houndsThe coon hounds shareshare
The two firesThe two fires glowglow
Billy’s parentsBilly’s parents fixfix

7. The raccoon [singular subject] The raccoon [singular subject]
jumps [singular verb] into the jumps [singular verb] into the
sycamore tree. sycamore tree.
The raccoons [plural subject] jump The raccoons [plural subject] jump
[plural verb] into the sycamore tree.[plural verb] into the sycamore tree.
Little Ann [singular subject] is Little Ann [singular subject] is
[singular verb] kind. [singular verb] kind.
Little Ann and Old Dan [plural Little Ann and Old Dan [plural
subject] are [plural verb] kind.subject] are [plural verb] kind.

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9. No big deal? Usually No big deal? Usually
not. Here are a few not. Here are a few
rules just in case rules just in case
you find yourself you find yourself
confused.confused.

10. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
plural words that plural words that
come after the verb.come after the verb.

11. WrongWrong
Billy’s biggest problem are the Billy’s biggest problem are the
many sleepless nights.many sleepless nights.
RightRight
Billy’s biggest problem [singular Billy’s biggest problem [singular
subject] is [singular verb] the subject] is [singular verb] the
many sleepless nights.many sleepless nights.

12. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)The The hound search for hound search for
mountain lionsmountain lions. .
b)b)The The hound searches for hound searches for
mountain lionsmountain lions..

13. CorrectCorrect
b)b)The The hound searches for hound searches for
mountain lionsmountain lions..
hound searcheshound searches

14. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Old Dan see raccoons. Old Dan see raccoons.
b)b)Old Dan sees raccoons.Old Dan sees raccoons.

15. CorrectCorrect
b)b)Old Dan sees raccoons.Old Dan sees raccoons.
Old Dan sees Old Dan sees

16. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
plural words that come plural words that come
between a singular between a singular
subject and the verb.subject and the verb.

17. WrongWrong
The topic of these books are dogs.The topic of these books are dogs.
RightRight
TheThe topic topic [singular subject] of [singular subject] of
these books these books isis [singular verb] [singular verb]
dogs.dogs.

18. WrongWrong
Each of the dogs hunt well.Each of the dogs hunt well.
RightRight
Each Each [singular subject] of the dogs [singular subject] of the dogs
huntshunts [singular verb] well. [singular verb] well.

19. WrongWrong
Every one of the members of both hunting Every one of the members of both hunting
teams are here.teams are here.
RightRight
Every oneEvery one [singular subject] of the [singular subject] of the
members of both hunting teamsmembers of both hunting teams is is
[singular verb] here.[singular verb] here.

20. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Each of the traps needs to be Each of the traps needs to be
set. set.
b)b)Each of the traps need to be Each of the traps need to be
set.set.

21. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Each of the traps needs to be Each of the traps needs to be
set. set.
Each needsEach needs

22. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)The boy in the brown shoes The boy in the brown shoes
wants a lollipop. wants a lollipop.
b)b)The boy in the brown shoes The boy in the brown shoes
want a lollipop.want a lollipop.

23. CorrectCorrect
a)a)The boy in the brown shoes The boy in the brown shoes
wants a lollipop. wants a lollipop.
Boy wantsBoy wants

24. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
phrases such as along phrases such as along
with, together with, with, together with,
accompanied by, as well accompanied by, as well
as, including and in as, including and in
addition to.addition to.

25. WrongWrong
Little Ann, as well as Old Dan, like to Little Ann, as well as Old Dan, like to
hunt.hunt.
RightRight
Little Ann [singular subject] , as well as Little Ann [singular subject] , as well as
Old Dan, likes [singular verb] to hunt.Old Dan, likes [singular verb] to hunt.

26. WrongWrong
Billy, in addition to all the other boys Billy, in addition to all the other boys
in the mountains, grow up loving in the mountains, grow up loving
hound dogs.hound dogs.
RightRight
Billy [singular subject], in addition to Billy [singular subject], in addition to
all the other boys in the all the other boys in the
mountains, grows [singular verb] mountains, grows [singular verb]
up loving hound dogs.up loving hound dogs.

27. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Papa, as well as Mama, worries Papa, as well as Mama, worries
about Billy being out all night about Billy being out all night
long.long.
b)b)Papa, as well as Mama, worry Papa, as well as Mama, worry
about Billy being out all night about Billy being out all night
long.long.

28. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Papa, as well as Mama, worries Papa, as well as Mama, worries
about Billy being out all night about Billy being out all night
long.long.
Papa worriesPapa worries

29. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Cornbread, in addition to some Cornbread, in addition to some
warm milk, are good for warm milk, are good for
puppies.puppies.
b)b)Cornbread, in addition to some Cornbread, in addition to some
warm milk, is good for puppies.warm milk, is good for puppies.

30. CorrectCorrect
b)b)Cornbread, in addition to some Cornbread, in addition to some
warm milk, is good for puppies.warm milk, is good for puppies.
Cornbread isCornbread is

31. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
either/or and neither/nor.either/or and neither/nor.

32. Neither Billy nor Little Ann knows Neither Billy nor Little Ann knows
which way the raccoon ran. which way the raccoon ran.
(Both parts are singular, so use a (Both parts are singular, so use a
singular verb.)singular verb.)

33. Neither the boys nor the girls know Neither the boys nor the girls know
which way the raccoon ran. which way the raccoon ran.
(Both parts are plural, so use a (Both parts are plural, so use a
plural verb.)plural verb.)

34. Neither the dogs nor Billy knows Neither the dogs nor Billy knows
which way the raccoon ran. which way the raccoon ran.
(One part is plural and one part is (One part is plural and one part is
singular. The singular part comes singular. The singular part comes
right before the verb, so use a right before the verb, so use a
singular verb.)singular verb.)

35. Neither Billy nor the hounds know Neither Billy nor the hounds know
which way the raccoon ran. which way the raccoon ran.
(One part is plural and one part is (One part is plural and one part is
singular. The plural part comes right singular. The plural part comes right
before the verb, so use a plural before the verb, so use a plural
verb.)verb.)

36. WrongWrong
Either Little Ann or Old Dan hunt Either Little Ann or Old Dan hunt
during the heat of the summer.during the heat of the summer.
RightRight
Either Little Ann or Old Dan Either Little Ann or Old Dan
hunts during the heat of the hunts during the heat of the
summer.summer.

37. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Neither the boys or their mother Neither the boys or their mother
sings in the church choir.sings in the church choir.
b)b)Neither the boys or their mother Neither the boys or their mother
sing in the church choir.sing in the church choir.

38. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Neither the boys or their mother Neither the boys or their mother
sings in the church choir.sings in the church choir.
Mother singsMother sings

39. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Either Grandpa or Billy grind Either Grandpa or Billy grind
corn at the general store.corn at the general store.
b)b)Either Grandpa or Billy grinds Either Grandpa or Billy grinds
corn at the general store.corn at the general store.

40. CorrectCorrect
b) Either Grandpa or Billy grinds b) Either Grandpa or Billy grinds
corn at the general store.corn at the general store.
Either (one) grindsEither (one) grinds

41. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
noun phrases referring to noun phrases referring to
a single unit.a single unit.

42. Sometimes a noun phrase sounds Sometimes a noun phrase sounds
plural but describes something plural but describes something
we think of as a single unit. we think of as a single unit.
These noun phrases take a These noun phrases take a
singular verb.singular verb.
Spaghetti and meatballs is Spaghetti and meatballs is
[singular] my favorite dinner.[singular] my favorite dinner.
Ice cream and cake is [singular] Ice cream and cake is [singular]
my favorite dessert.my favorite dessert.

43. WrongWrong
Peanut butter and jelly are Billy’s Peanut butter and jelly are Billy’s
favorite sandwich.favorite sandwich.
RightRight
Peanut butter and jelly is Billy’s Peanut butter and jelly is Billy’s
favorite sandwich.favorite sandwich.

44. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Macaroni and cheese is a Macaroni and cheese is a
healthy food.healthy food.
b)b)Macaroni and cheese are a Macaroni and cheese are a
healthy food.healthy food.

45. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Macaroni and cheese is a Macaroni and cheese is a
healthy food.healthy food.

46. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
nouns that look plural nouns that look plural
but are actually singular.but are actually singular.

47. The The newsnews [singular] of the coon [singular] of the coon
hunt hunt spreads spreads through the town.through the town.
Mumps Mumps [singular] [singular] makesmakes one's one's
cheeks hurt and causes swelling cheeks hurt and causes swelling
and fever. and fever.
Mathematics Mathematics [singular] [singular] is is my best my best
subject in school.subject in school.

48. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Measles is contagious.Measles is contagious.
b)b)Measles are contagious.Measles are contagious.

49. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Measles is contagious.Measles is contagious.

50. Don’t be confused by Don’t be confused by
nouns of amount.nouns of amount.

51. Use a singular verb with sums of Use a singular verb with sums of
money or periods of time. money or periods of time.

52. WrongWrong
Five hundred dollars are a lot of Five hundred dollars are a lot of
money.money.
RightRight
Five hundred dollars is a lot of Five hundred dollars is a lot of
money.money.

53. WrongWrong
Three hours are a long time to Three hours are a long time to
wait.wait.
RightRight
Three hours is a long time to Three hours is a long time to
wait.wait.

54. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Forty dollars Forty dollars buy two coon buy two coon
hounds.hounds.
b)b)Forty dollars Forty dollars buys two coon buys two coon
hounds.hounds.

55. CorrectCorrect
b)b)Forty dollars Forty dollars buys two coon buys two coon
hounds.hounds.

56. Which is correct?Which is correct?
a)a)Two years totalsTwo years totals a long time a long time
for Billy to save his money.for Billy to save his money.
b)b)Two years totalTwo years total a long time for a long time for
Billy to save his money.Billy to save his money.

57. CorrectCorrect
a)a)Two years totalsTwo years totals a long time a long time
for Billy to save his money.for Billy to save his money.

58. Practice – Number your paper Practice – Number your paper
from 1 to 15. Write the from 1 to 15. Write the
correct answer for each of correct answer for each of
the following items.the following items.
1. Billy (fix, fixes) breakfast before 1. Billy (fix, fixes) breakfast before
heading home. heading home.

59. 2. The boy pup (play, plays) with 2. The boy pup (play, plays) with
the girl pup. the girl pup.

60. 3. Each of the names (sound, 3. Each of the names (sound,
sounds) perfect to Billy's ears. sounds) perfect to Billy's ears.

61. 4. With his extra money, Billy (buy, 4. With his extra money, Billy (buy,
buys) gifts for his family. buys) gifts for his family.

62. 5. Ma (cry, cries) with relief when 5. Ma (cry, cries) with relief when
she sees that Billy is safe. she sees that Billy is safe.

63. 6. Billy names the boy pup Old 6. Billy names the boy pup Old
Dan. He (like, likes) the sound of Dan. He (like, likes) the sound of
the name. the name.

64. 7. Billy tells his sisters about the 7. Billy tells his sisters about the
soda pop. It (taste, tastes) sweet soda pop. It (taste, tastes) sweet
and bubbly. and bubbly.

65. 8. The fire escape was a pipe that 8. The fire escape was a pipe that
ran up the side of the building. It ran up the side of the building. It
(appear, appears) funny-looking. (appear, appears) funny-looking.

66. 9. Little Ann was the smartest of 9. Little Ann was the smartest of
the two hounds. She (guide, the two hounds. She (guide,
guides) Old Dan out of trouble. guides) Old Dan out of trouble.

67. 10. Papa easily forgives Billy for 10. Papa easily forgives Billy for
running off. He (know, knows) he running off. He (know, knows) he
would have done the same thing would have done the same thing
at Billy's age. at Billy's age.

68. 11. Which of the following is written 11. Which of the following is written
correctly?correctly?
a)a)Billy want to go to school.Billy want to go to school.
b)b)Grandpa loves to tease Billy.Grandpa loves to tease Billy.
c)c)Daisy give milk each day.Daisy give milk each day.
d)d)Papa please Mama with a hug.Papa please Mama with a hug.

69. 12. Which of the following sentences does 12. Which of the following sentences does
not contain a mistake?not contain a mistake?
a)a)She eat the candy one piece at a time. She eat the candy one piece at a time.
b)b)News spread quickly through the News spread quickly through the
mountains. mountains.
c)c)Neither Billy or his grandpa like eating Neither Billy or his grandpa like eating
raw eggs . raw eggs .
d)d)Wilson Rawls narrates a wonderful Wilson Rawls narrates a wonderful
story!story!
  

70. 13. Choose the answer that is written 13. Choose the answer that is written
correctly.correctly.
a)a)One of the dogs bellows through the One of the dogs bellows through the
night. night.
b)b)The woman with all the dogs talk to Billy The woman with all the dogs talk to Billy
at the store. at the store.
c)c)The boy on the playground fight Billy. The boy on the playground fight Billy.
d)d)Everybody play games in the Everybody play games in the
schoolyard.schoolyard.
  

71. 14. Which of the following sentences does 14. Which of the following sentences does
not contain a mistake?not contain a mistake?
a)a)The family love to eat dinner at 6:00 The family love to eat dinner at 6:00
P.M. P.M.
b)b)Everyone sees Billy in his overalls. Everyone sees Billy in his overalls.
c)c)An old K. C. Baking Powder can fill to An old K. C. Baking Powder can fill to
the top with coins. the top with coins.
d)d)Billy count his money every day until he Billy count his money every day until he
has enough to buy the pups.has enough to buy the pups.
  

72. 15. Choose the answer that is written 15. Choose the answer that is written
correctly. correctly.
a)a)Each day brings a new joy to Billy. Each day brings a new joy to Billy.
b)b)Either Little Ann or Old Dan play Either Little Ann or Old Dan play
games through the woods going games through the woods going
home.home.
c)c)Billy love his grandpa. Billy love his grandpa.
d)d)It sound like the mountain lion would It sound like the mountain lion would
cry all night long. cry all night long.
  

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