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Subject Verb Agreement With Quiz

The document outlines the rules of subject-verb agreement, emphasizing that subjects and verbs must agree in number and providing examples for various scenarios. It also covers the identification of pronouns and the eight parts of speech, along with exercises to reinforce understanding. The lesson objectives include recognizing grammatical rules and applying them in sentence creation.

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Subject Verb Agreement With Quiz

The document outlines the rules of subject-verb agreement, emphasizing that subjects and verbs must agree in number and providing examples for various scenarios. It also covers the identification of pronouns and the eight parts of speech, along with exercises to reinforce understanding. The lesson objectives include recognizing grammatical rules and applying them in sentence creation.

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Lesson Objectives

1. Identify the rules in the subject-verb agreement.


2. Recognize the different types of pronoun.
3. Identify the eight parts of speech.
4. Create sentences applying the subject-verb
agreement.
Subject–Verb Agreement Rules
Key: subject = red, bold; verb = green, underline
12 Rules in Subject-Verb Agreement
Subjects and verbs must agree in number.

1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too. Third person
singular pronoun must take “s” form of the verb in the present tense.
Example: She writes everyday.

If the subject is personal pronoun “I” or “You”, the verb must NOT take “s” form
of the verb in the present tense.
Example: I write everyday.
You give the follower to her.
2. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be
plural.
Example: They write every day.
We talk important matters.
You decide where to go.
3. When the subject of the sentence is composed of two
or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a
plural verb.
Example: The doctoral student and the committee
members write everyday.

Example: The percentage of employees who called in


sick and the number of employees who left their jobs
within 2 years are reflective of the level of job
satisfaction
4. When there is one subject and more than one verb,
the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with
the subject.
Example: Interviews are one way to collect data
and allow researchers to gain an in-depth
understanding of participants.

Example: An assumption is something that is


generally accepted as true and is an important
consideration when conducting a doctoral study.
5. When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb,
remember that the verb still agrees with the subject, not the noun
or pronoun in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.
Example: The student, as well as the committee
members, is excited.
Example: The student with all the master’s degrees is very
motivated.
Example: Strategies that the teacher uses to encourage classroom
participation include using small groups and clarifying
expectations.
Example: The focus of the interviews was nine purposively
selected participants.
6. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are
connected by "or" or "nor," use a singular verb.

Example: The chairperson or the CEO approves the


proposal before proceeding.
7. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural
noun or pronoun joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with
the part of the subject that is closest to the verb. This is also called the
rule of proximity.

Example: The student or the committee members write every day.


Example: The committee members or the student writes every day.

When compound subjects are connected by coordinating conjunctions like


either/or, neither/nor, whether/or, not only/ but also the verb agrees to its
nearest subject.
8. The words and phrases "each," "each one," "either," "neither,"
"everyone," "everybody," "anyone," "anybody," "nobody,"
"somebody," "someone," and "no one" are singular and require a
singular verb.

Example: Each of the participants was willing to be recorded.


Example: Neither alternative hypothesis was accepted.
Example: I will offer a $5 gift card to everybody who participates in
the study.
Example: No one was available to meet with me at the preferred
times.
9. Uncountable nouns take a singular verb.

Example: Education is the key to success.


Example: Diabetes affects many people around the
world.
Example: The information obtained from the business
owners was relevant to include in the study.
Example: The research I found on the topic was limited.
10. Some countable nouns in English such as earnings, goods,
odds, surroundings, proceeds, contents, and valuables only
have a plural form and take a plural verb.

Example: The earnings for this quarter exceed expectations.


Example: The proceeds from the sale go to support the
homeless population in the city.
Example: Locally produced goods have the advantage of
shorter supply chains.
11. In sentences beginning with "there is" or "there
are," the subject follows the verb. Since "there" is not
the subject, the verb agrees with what follows the verb.

Example: There is little administrative support.


Example: There are many factors affecting teacher
retention.
12. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but
are considered singular and take a singular verb. Some examples are
"group," "team," "committee," "family," and "class.“

Example: The group meets every week.


Example: The committee agrees on the quality of the writing.

However, the plural verb is used if the focus is on the individuals in the
group. This is much less common.
Example: The committee participate in various volunteer activities in
their private lives
Directions: Put a check (/) in each item if the sentence is
grammatically correct and mark (X) if it is not.
_____11. Neither his uncle nor my parents give us permission.
_____12. Few students decided to study hard in order to pass the
exam.
_____13. Everyone follow his order.
_____14. My teachers are doing their best to provide us ample
knowledge and to guides our behavioral ways.
_____15. Most of the participants arrives early.
Directions: Copy and underline the five words that made the
paragraph grammatically wrong. (16-20)

Ten years from now I will become a successful professional or business


person. Achieving my dreams are my ultimate goal. My effort today is not
only for myself but also for the future of my own family. Anybody deserve
to be victorious specially if they already tried everything. As an onlooker,
we must be supportive to many so that we can atleast let his/ her
ambitions realized. Thus, we can all experienced a better community in
the future.

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