Subject-Verb Agreement: Helping Words Get Along Jacob M.
Lightbody 2014 An Introduction
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Subject-verb agreement errors are very common in writing. These
errors weaken a writers ability to communicate effectively.
Fortunately, many of these mistakes can be fixed by paying
attention to one simple rule. Introduction:
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Wed better check to make sure that we know what subject-verb
agreement means before we learn the rule. Well review the
definitions of subjects and verbs on the next slide.
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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and the verb in a
sentence are used together correctly. Heres a reminder of what
those words mean: Subject = Who or what the sentence is about Verb
= What is happening in the sentence (the action)
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The simple thing to remember about subject-verb agreement is
that singular subjects require singular verbs. Likewise, plural
subjects require plural verbs. -This is easier than it sounds. Lets
look at some examples! The Rule:
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Example #1: Singular: He writes well. Plural: We write well.
Notice that the verb changes from singular to plural in order to
agree with the subject.
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Example #2: Singular: She is going to the store. Plural: We are
going to the store. Notice that the verb changes from singular to
plural in order to agree with the subject.
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There are a lot of complexities concerning subject-verb
agreement that you will need to learn in the future. For now, lets
review the basic rule that well be using today. - Ready?
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1.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. We _____
going to the skating party. A.) is B.) are
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Go Back Go Forward
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You got it! Go Forward
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2.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. We _____ to
see the monster movie. A.) want B.) wants
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Go Back Go Forward
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You got it! Go Forward
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3.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. He _____ late
for his bus this morning. A.) was B.) were
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Go Back Go Forward
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You got it! Go Forward
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4.) Select the subject that agrees with the verb. ______ is the
new champion. A.) She B.) We
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Go Back Go Forward
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You got it! Go Forward
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5.) Select the subject that agrees with the verb. ______ wish
that the rain would stop. A.) He B.) They
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Go Back Go Forward
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You got it! Go Forward
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The End (You did a wonderful job today.)
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