π Topic Summary
Subject-verb agreement means that the verb in a sentence must match the subject. If the subject is singular (like 'the dog'), the verb needs to be singular too ('is'). If the subject is plural (like 'the dogs'), the verb needs to be plural ('are'). This makes your sentences clear and easy to understand. Writing prompts are a fun way to practice this skill. These prompts give you a starting point, and you can then focus on making sure your subject and verb agree. Let's get started!
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with the correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Subject |
A. Shows an action or state of being. |
| 2. Verb |
B. A word that describes a noun. |
| 3. Singular |
C. The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. |
| 4. Plural |
D. More than one. |
| 5. Adjective |
E. Only one. |
(Match the numbers with the letters!)
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the correct form of the verb 'to be' (is, are, was, were):
Yesterday, the sun ____ shining brightly. The birds ____ singing in the trees. My friends and I ____ playing in the park. It ____ a wonderful day! Today, the clouds ____ covering the sky.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a story about a group of animals going on an adventure. Give an example sentence using the word 'were' to describe what the animals did on their adventure.