📚 Topic Summary
Subject-verb agreement simply means that the verb in a sentence must agree in number with its subject. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. This can get a bit complicated when you have tricky subjects or when words come between the subject and the verb, especially in informational writing where accuracy is key. Writing prompts can help you practice identifying and using correct subject-verb agreement in various contexts.
Using prompts to practice subject-verb agreement is a great way to improve your writing skills. Prompts can help you focus on specific areas where errors are common, such as collective nouns, compound subjects, and indefinite pronouns. By working through these exercises, you'll become more confident in your ability to write clear and grammatically correct informational pieces.
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Subject |
A. A word or group of words that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. |
| 2. Verb |
B. Shows an action, occurrence, or state of being. |
| 3. Agreement |
C. The part of a sentence or clause that contains a verb and states something about the subject |
| 4. Adverb |
D. The state of coinciding or being in harmony. |
| 5. Predicate |
E. The noun or pronoun that performs the action. |
Answer Key: 1-E, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph below by filling in the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
The study of climate change (1. be) _______ crucial for understanding our planet. Scientists (2. use) _______ various methods to collect data. This data (3. help) _______ them to create models. These models (4. predict) _______ future climate scenarios. The information (5. be) _______ vital for policymakers.
Answer Key: 1. is, 2. use, 3. helps, 4. predict, 5. is
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is subject-verb agreement important in informational writing? Explain your answer with an example.