📚 Topic Summary
Subject-verb agreement means making sure the verb in a sentence agrees in number with its subject. If the subject is singular (one thing), the verb should be singular. If the subject is plural (more than one thing), the verb should be plural. For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural). Tricky subjects like 'each,' 'everyone,' and collective nouns ('team,' 'family') can sometimes be confusing, so let's break it down!
🗣️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Subject |
a. A word that expresses an action or state of being. |
| 2. Verb |
b. The part of a sentence that performs the action. |
| 3. Singular |
c. More than one. |
| 4. Plural |
d. Only one. |
| 5. Agreement |
e. The correct matching of subject and verb. |
(Match the numbers with the letters. Answers are provided at the end.)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
The cat (1. ____ - to be) sleeping soundly on the windowsill. Birds (2. ____ - to chirp) outside the window. Each bird (3. ____ - to sing) a unique melody. The group of singers (4. ____ - to perform) tonight at the concert. Everyone (5. ____ - to enjoy) the show.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is subject-verb agreement important in writing? Give an example of how incorrect subject-verb agreement can change the meaning of a sentence.
Answer Key:
Part A: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-e
Part B: 1. is, 2. chirp, 3. sings, 4. performs, 5. enjoys