Gr7 Subject-Verb Agreement

SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

RULES

Multiple Choice

Bobby ________ as a camp counselor this summer.

• work

• works

Multiple Choice

Mayors _______ to replace traditional jeepneys into electronic ones.

• want

• wants

Rule #1

Basic Rule:

A singular subject takes a singular verb whereas a plural subject takes a plural verb.

Basic Rule

• Singular: ends with -s

• Plural: ends without -s

Multiple Choice

The band of warriors _____ for a common cause.

• fights

• fight

Rule #11

Collective Noun:

When the collective noun refers to a group as a unit, a singular verb is used

Multiple Choice

Riddles and proverbs ______ a big part in Philippine Literature.

• play

• plays

Rule #2

Compound Subject:

Two subjects joined by ‘and’ take a plural verb.

Multiple Choice

The Department of Health or the other government agencies _____ of programs that will help the Filipinos all over the world against COVID-19.

• think

• thinks

Rule #7

Compound Subject:

If a singular subject and a plural subject are joined by nor or or, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it.

Multiple Choice

Every grade level and section _______ to think of ways on how to make online learning fruitful to everyone.

• have

• has

Rule #4

Compound Subject:

Using each or every that precedes a compound subject joined by and or or take a singular verb.

Multiple Choice

Both teachers and students _____ their personal books for the 'Book Drive 2020'.

• donate

• donates

Rule #9

Indefinite Pronouns:

Plural indefinite pronouns take plural verbs.

Multiple Choice

Neither children nor adults ______ to be told what to do.

• likes

• like

Rule #6

Compound Subjects:

If there are two plural subjects that are joined by nor or or, use a plural verb.

Multiple Choice

The community leader, together with the other representatives, _______ a fund-raising event for the orphanage every year.

• makes

• make

Rule #10

Inverted Sentences:

In sentences with intervening phrases/clauses, ignore the intervening groups of words, and use verbs that will agree with the main subject. 

Multiple Choice

No one ________ to go outside without face masks and face shields.

• want

• wants

Rule #9

Indefinite Pronouns:

Singular indefinite pronouns take singular verbs.

Multiple Choice

Peanut butter and jelly ______ weird as a snack, but they ______ actually good together.

• sounds, is

• sound, is

• sounds, are

• sound, are

Rule #3

Compound Subjects:

Singular subject nouns that refer to the same thing or function as a single unit take a singular verb.

Rule #1

Basic Rule:

Plural subjects take a plural 'be' verb.

Multiple Choice

Most of the cakes _________ awful.

• taste

• tastes

Rule #9

Indefinite Pronouns:

Plural indefinite pronouns take plural verbs.

Multiple Choice

Individually, the committee _______ met the requirements set by the board of directors.

• has

• have

Rule #9

Collective Noun:

When the collective noun refers to the individuals or items that make up the group, a plural verb is used.

Multiple Choice

_____ Kenneth ______ our project for the whole community?

• Do, knows

• Does, knows

• Do, know

• Does, know

Rule #10

Inverted Sentence:

In sentences with intervening phrases/clauses, ignore the intervening groups of words, and use verbs that will agree with the main subject. 

Multiple Choice

Every week, you _____ something for the street children.

• cook

• cooks

Rule #1

Basic Rule:

If the subject is a special pronoun I or You, the verb does not end in –s/-es.

Multiple Choice

Either Abby or Trace _____ what to do in the newly opened music hall for kids.

• decide

• decides

Rule #5

Compound Subjects:

If there are two singular subjects that are joined by nor or or, use a singular verb.

Multiple Choice

Every fall, the English class ______ book reports on _______ summer reading.

• write, their

• write, its

• writes, its

• writes, their

Rule #11

Collective Noun:

When the collective noun refers to the individuals or items that make up the group, a plural verb is used. 

Multiple Choice

Three weeks ______ too long for a vacation leave.

• seems

• seem

Rule #12

Time, money, and measurements take a singular verb.

Book Activity

Answer pp. 50-51