π Subject-Verb Agreement: Your 5th Grade Guide!
Subject-verb agreement simply means that the main noun (the subject) in a sentence and the action word (the verb) must match in number. If your subject is singular (meaning there's only one of it, like 'the dog' or 'she'), then the verb also needs to be singular (e.g., 'the dog runs,' 'she sings'). If your subject is plural (meaning there's more than one, like 'the dogs' or 'they'), then the verb must be plural too (e.g., 'the dogs run,' 'they sing'). For most verbs in the present tense, you add an 's' to the verb when the subject is singular (he, she, it), but you don't add an 's' when the subject is plural (we, you, they).
Remember, 'I' and 'you' are special cases! Even though 'I' and 'you' can refer to one person, they usually take the plural form of the verb (e.g., 'I walk,' 'you read'). Keeping these simple rules in mind will help your sentences sound correct and clear!
π Part A: Vocabulary Match
- π Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action in a sentence.
- π‘ Verb: The action word or state of being in a sentence.
- π§ Singular: Refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.
- π Plural: Refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Agreement: When the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular with singular, plural with plural).
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph below and choose the correct verb to complete each sentence. Write your answers in the blanks.
My friend, Leo, (1. loves/love) to play soccer. Every Saturday, he (2. goes/go) to the park. His teammates (3. waits/wait) for him by the goal. The coach (4. blows/blow) his whistle, and the game (5. begins/begin). Everyone (6. has/have) a lot of fun!
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π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are explaining subject-verb agreement to a younger sibling or friend. What is the most important tip or trick you would share to help them understand it quickly?