📚 Topic Summary
Understanding subject-verb agreement is super important for clear writing and speaking! Simply put, it means your subject and your verb must match. If your subject is singular (just one person, place, or thing), your verb needs to be singular too. If your subject is plural (more than one), then your verb must be plural. Think of it like a team: the subject and verb are teammates, and they both need to be on the same page!
For example, "The dog runs." (singular subject "dog" with singular verb "runs"). But "The dogs run." (plural subject "dogs" with plural verb "run"). We often add an 's' to verbs when the subject is singular, but not always! Practice makes perfect, and soon it will feel natural.
📝 Part A: Vocabulary Challenge
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition. Draw a line or write the letter next to the word!
- 👤 Subject:
A. More than one.
- 🏃♀️ Verb:
B. Only one.
- ☝️ Singular:
C. The noun or pronoun performing the action.
- 👥 Plural:
D. A word that shows action or a state of being.
- 🤝 Agreement:
E. When a subject and its verb match in number (singular or plural).
Answers: Subject - C, Verb - D, Singular - B, Plural - A, Agreement - E
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph below and choose the correct verb in parentheses to complete each sentence. Remember to make the subject and verb agree!
My dog, Buddy, (love/loves) to play fetch. He (run/runs) really fast. Sometimes, my friends (come/comes) over, and we all (throw/throws) the ball for him. Buddy (is/are) the best!
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why do you think it's important for writers and speakers to use correct subject-verb agreement?