Subject-Verb Agreement

Subject-verb
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Multiple Choice

What happens every Saturday morning at the community center?

• a music festival

• various activities

• a sports competition

Multiple Choice

What activity takes place in the main hall?

• a basketball game

• a cooking lesson

• a yoga class

Multiple Choice

What do families do in the garden area?

• plant flowers and vegetables

• play games

• have a picnic

Multiple Choice

What happens at the end of the event?

• volunteers receive gifts

• everyone plays a game

• a group photo is taken

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the text demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a singular subject?

• The staff organizes different activities.

• Parents and children work together to plant flowers.

• The basketball court is filled with teenagers.

Reorder

Reorder the information based on the information you hear from the audio

• Activities are organized by community center.

• Stretching and breathing exercises are in the main hall.

• Teenagers are in basketball court.

• Planting flowers and vegetables in the garden area.

• Gifts for volunteers

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Reading: Live in a small village

Life in a small village has its own charm. Every morning, the sun rises over the hills, and the village comes alive. The farmer with his tools walks to the fields, while the children run to school. Each person in the village has a specific role to play.

The market, which opens at 7 a.m., is the busiest place in the village. Vendors sell fresh vegetables, fruits, and handmade crafts. A group of women gathers near the fountain to chat and exchange stories. On weekends, families enjoy a picnic by the river. Neither the noise of the city nor the rush of modern life disturbs the peaceful atmosphere.

Every Sunday, the villagers attend a meeting to discuss important issues. The head of the village leads the discussions, and everyone shares their thoughts. Nobody is left out because the community values teamwork. At the end of the day, the sound of laughter fills the air as the villagers relax after their hard work.

Life in the village teaches valuable lessons about cooperation and simplicity. It reminds us that even in a fast-paced world, small communities play an important role in preserving traditions and values.

Multiple Choice

What happens every morning in the village?

• The villagers gather at the market.

• The sun rises over the hills, and life begins.

• Families enjoy a picnic by the river.

Multiple Choice

What role does the market play in the village?

• It is where villagers buy and sell goods.

• It is a quiet place for reflection.

• It is used for weekly meetings.

Multiple Choice

Which subject-verb pair is correct from the text?

• The farmer with his tools walk to the fields.

• The group of women gather near the fountain.

• The market is the busiest place in the village.

Multiple Choice

Why is nobody left out of the meetings?

• The head of the village makes all the decisions.

• The community values teamwork.

• Only important villagers attend the meeting.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the text?

• Life in the city is more exciting than in the village.

• Life in a small village is peaceful and values cooperation.

• Modern life has no impact on villages.

Subject-verb agreement

• grammatical rule that ensures the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular/plural)

• singular: add (-s/-es) if the subject is singular (in present)

  • She writes a letter every day to her sister.

• plural: without (-s/-es) (in present)

  • They write letters every day to their sisters.

• helping verb: is, are, has, have, does, do

  • They do have sisters,

  • She does have sisters.

Special case

• and: to combine two subjects

  • Tania and Siska are sisters.

• or/nor: follow the nearest subjects

  • Neither the teacher nor the students are present.

  • Neither the teachers nor the student is present.

• of: follows the first subject

  • A group of students is coming.

• indefinite: unclear number of subjects (everyone, somebody, each) uses singular

  • Everyone is invited.

Fill the blanks.

Yesterday, everyone (1) ______ (enjoy/enjoys) their time at the park. Families (2) ______ (gather/gathers) under the trees, and children (3) ______ (play/plays) games. Each visitor (4) ______ (is/are) excited about the activities. However, neither the rain nor the wind (5) ______ (stop/stops) the fun. At the end of the day, the group of organizers (6) ______ (thank/thanks) everyone for coming.

Multiple Choice

The group of students are planning a trip to the museum.

• The group of

• students are

• are

• planning a trip

Multiple Choice

Neither the teachers nor the principal were available for the meeting.

• Neither the teachers

• available for the meeting

• were

• nor the principal

Multiple Choice

Each of the players have their own unique style of playing.

• of playing

• their own unique style

• have

• each of the players

Multiple Choice

The basketball team were practicing hard for their upcoming tournament.

• practicing hard

• were

• for their upcoming tournament

• the basketball team

Multiple Choice

A pack of wolves are often seen roaming through the forest.

• a pack of wolves

• often seen

• are

• roaming through the forest

Writing

Write a short paragraph about activities on campus using at least 5 sentences with various types of subjects.
Each sentence should have at least 10 words.

Speaking

Describe a food that you like.
It should have singular, plural and indefinite subjects.
It should have or / nor

Listening script

Every Saturday morning, the community center becomes a hub of activity. Everyone is excited to join the programs. The staff organizes different activities for people of all ages.

In the main hall, a yoga class takes place at 8 a.m. The instructor leads the group through stretching and breathing exercises. Meanwhile, the basketball court is filled with teenagers. A group of players practices their skills, while others cheer from the sidelines.

Outside, the garden area attracts families. Parents and children work together to plant flowers and vegetables. Neither the rain nor the heat stops them from enjoying their time outdoors. Each volunteer is rewarded with a small gift at the end of the session.

At noon, the event ends with a lunch gathering. The organizers thank everyone for their participation and remind them to return next week. Everyone leaves with smiles on their faces, already looking forward to the next Saturday.

Thank you