JAN27 Subject Verb Agreement

G4 SoR

Subject-Verb Agreement: Linking Verbs

Student Facing
January 23, 2025

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LO: SWBAT edit drafts, with correct
subject-verb agreement including
linking verbs.

DOL: SW edit drafts, with correct subject-verb
agreement including linking verbs in 2 out of 3
questions.

ELA TEKS 4.11D.i Edit drafts using standard English convention including complete simple and compound sentences with subject verb agreement.

and sentences

Subject Verb Agreement

Multiple Choice

Today in writing grammar we are learning ...

• nouns

• verbs

• subject and predicate

• subject verb agreement

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Vocabulary: subject,
verb, agreement, in
numbers

ELA TEKS 4.11D.i Edit drafts using standard English convention including complete simple and compound sentences with subject verb agreement.

and sentences

Subject Verb Agreement

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HOT Question: How
can we be clear when
we talk or write?

ELA TEKS 4.11D.i Edit drafts using standard English convention including complete simple and compound sentences with subject verb agreement.

and sentences

Subject Verb Agreement

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Do Now

1. Read the sentence and circle the best
verb to complete it. Underline the noun
that matches the chosen verb.

The wizard (cast, casts) spells all day
long.

Which sentence sounds correct?

A. The wizard cast spells all day

long.

B.

The wizard casts spells all day
long.

2. Read the sentence and circle the
best verbs to complete it. Underline the
nouns that match the chosen verbs.

When the dog (disappear, disappears), Delmar
and Trikken (yell, yells) at each other.

Which sentence sounds correct?

A.

When the dog disappear, Delmar and
Trikken, yells at each other.

B.

When the dog, disappears, Delmar and
Trikken yell at each other.

Multiple Choice

1. Read the sentence and identify the best verb to complete it.

• A

• B

Multiple Choice

2. Read the sentence and identify the best verbs to complete it.

• A

• B

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Practicing Subject-Verb Agreement

START

HOW TO PLAY

Read the sentence and

choose the correct answer.
Write your answer on your

whiteboard.

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What change, if any, should be made in
sentence 1?

A.Change has to

have

B.Change pet to

pets

C.Change debating

to debated

D.No change needs

to be made.

(1) Pet lovers everywhere has been debating

whether dogs or cats make the best pet.

Practicing Subject-Verb Agreement

Multiple Choice

(1) Pet lovers everywhere has been debating whether dogs or cats make the best pet.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the correct way to write sentence 4?

(4) Dogs are social animals that loves to play

and go on walks.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Answer: Dogs are social
animals that loves to play

and go on walks.

Draw

Write your answer here.

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What is the correct way to write sentence 4?

(4) Dogs are social animals that love to play

and go on walks.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Answer: Dogs are social
animals that LOVE to

play and go on walks.

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What is the correct way to write sentence 5?

A.Some people choose cats because they are

quieter and can live comfortably in smaller spaces.

B.Some people chose cats because they are quieter

and can live comfortably in smaller spaces.

C.Some people choosing cats because they are

quieter and can live comfortably in smaller spaces.

D.No change needs to be made to sentence 5.

(5) Some people chooses cats because they are

quieter and can live comfortably in smaller spaces.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Multiple Choice

(5) Some people chooses cats because they are quieter and can live comfortably in smaller spaces.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Subject and verbs
must _______ with

one another in

________.

BONUS ROUND

Subject-Verb Agreement Review

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Subject and verbs
must _______ with

one another in

________.

BONUS ROUND

Subject-Verb Agreement Review

agree

number

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Stronger
Writing:

Choosing the
correct linking

verb helps

readers

understand who

or what the

subject is and
what it is like.

Subject-Verb
Agreement

Matters:

When the subject
and verb agree,

the sentence
sounds correct

and

communicates the

right message.

They Make

Writing
Clear:

Linking verbs help
connect the subject

to its description,
ensuring sentences

are easy to
understand.

Why Are
Linking
Verbs

Important?

Linking Verbs

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LINKING

★ A linking verb tells what someone

or something is or is like.

★ Most linking verbs are forms of the

verb be.

★ The words appear, become, and

seem can also be linking verbs.

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LINKING

I am the champion!

The player is tired.
We are excited about

collecting coins.

The linking verb am
connects the subject
“I” to the description

“champion”.

The linking verb is

connects the subject

“player” to the

description “tired”.

The linking

verb______connects
the _____________to
the ______________.

★A linking verb is like a “link” in

a sentence.

★It connects the subject (who

or what the sentence is
about) to more information
about it.

★It doesn’t show action, but it

tells us what someone or
something is or is like.

is

am

are

are

subject "we"

description
"excited"

Think-pair-share: Can you come up with your own sentence using

'am,' 'is,' or 'are'? Share with a partner or write it down!

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LINKING

Remember:

★A linking verb tells

what someone or
something is or is
like.

★Most linking verbs

are forms of the
verb be.

★The words appear,

become, and seem
can also be linking
verbs.

Read each sentence, identify the linking verb, and explain what it links by naming the
subject and the description or information connected to it.

1.I am the best gamer in the tournament.

2.The final level is the hardest challenge of the game.

3.The coins are bright and valuable.

4.The game becomes difficult for players who advance.

5.The player seems nervous before the big challenge.

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LINKING

Remember:

★A linking verb tells
what someone or
something is or is
like.

★Most linking verbs
are forms of the
verb be.

★The words appear,
become, and seem
can also be linking
verbs.

Read each sentence, identify the linking verb, and explain what it links by naming the
subject and the description or information connected to it.

1.I am the best gamer in the tournament.

2.The final level is the hardest challenge of the game.

3.The coins are bright and valuable.

4.The game becomes difficult for players who advance.

5.The player seems nervous before the big challenge.

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LINKING

Remember:

★A linking verb tells

what someone or
something is or is
like.

★Most linking verbs

are forms of the
verb be.

★The words appear,

become, and seem
can also be linking
verbs.

Read each sentence, identify the linking verb, and explain what it links by naming the
subject and the description or information connected to it.

1.I am the best gamer in the tournament.

2.The final level is the hardest challenge of the game.

3.The coins are bright and valuable.

4.The game becomes difficult for players who advance.

5.The player seems nervous before the big challenge.

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LINKING

Remember:

★A linking verb

tells what
someone or
something is or is
like.

★Most linking verbs

are forms of the
verb be.

★The words

appear, become,
and seem can also
be linking verbs.

Read each sentence, identify the linking verb, and explain what it links by naming the
subject and the description or information connected to it.

1.I am the best gamer in the tournament.

2.The final level is the hardest challenge of the game.

3.The coins are bright and valuable.

4.The game becomes difficult for players who advance.

5.The player seems nervous before the big challenge.

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LINKING

Present Tense Linking

Verbs

is

are

Use when your subject
is singular or refers to
one item. (he, she, or it)

Mario ____ excited
to start the game.

Use when your subject is

plural or refers to more than
one item. (we, you, or they)

The coins ____
gold and shiny.

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LINKING

Present Tense Linking

Verbs

is

are

Use when your subject
is singular or refers to
one item. (he, she, or it)

Mario is excited to

start the game.

Use when your subject is

plural or refers to more than
one item. (we, you, or they)

The coins are gold

and shiny.

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LINKING

Past Tense Linking Verbs

Was

Were

Use when your subject is I in
past tense, or a singular noun:

he, she, or it in past tense.

Mario ______ ready to
rescue Princess Peach.

Use when your subject is a

plural noun: we, you, or they in

past tense.

The coins ______
hidden in the cave

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LINKING

Past Tense Linking Verbs

Was

Were

Use when your subject is I in
past tense, or a singular noun:

he, she, or it in past tense.

Mario was ready to

rescue Princess Peach.

Use when your subject is a

plural noun: we, you, or they in

past tense.

The coins were

hidden in the cave

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is, was, were

★In subject-verb

agreement, linking
verbs match the
subject.

★The subject is
the BOSS of
the linking
verb, so the
verb listens to
the subject.

Yesterday, Mario

_____ ready to save

the princess.

(was, were)

Now, the castle
____ guarded by

Bowser.

(is, are)

The coins ___ hidden

under the bricks

yesterday.

(was, were)

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Linking

★In subject-verb

agreement, linking
verbs match the
subject.

★The subject is
the BOSS of
the linking
verb, so the
verb listens to
the subject.

Yesterday, Mario

_____ ready to save

the princess.

(was, were)

Now, the castle
____ guarded by

Bowser.

(is, are)

was

The coins ___ hidden

under the bricks

yesterday.

(was, were)

were

is

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Sarah’s teacher asked the class to write about an exciting gaming adventure. Sarah wrote a story about an
unexpected twist during game night. Read Sarah’s story and look for any revisions she should make. Then
answer the questions that follow. Let’s look for linking verbs.

Game Night Adventure

(1) I am ready for the ultimate gaming night at my best friend Jack's house.
(2) The living room are filled with the glow of multiple gaming consoles. (3)
Jack and I am thrilled to finally try the new multiplayer game everyone has
been talking about. (4) As we load the game, the console screen becomes
strangely dark. (5) "This doesn’t seem right," Jack says, scratching his head.
(6) Suddenly, the game characters was talking directly to us, asking for help
to save their world. (7) "I is a warrior!" I shout, diving into the controls to guide
my character. (8) Jack and I become the heroes of the game, battling
pixelated monsters until we finally unlock the victory screen.

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What change, if any, should be made in
sentence 2?

(2) The living room are filled with the glow of

multiple gaming consoles.

(3) Jack and I am thrilled to finally try the new
multiplayer game everyone has.

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What change, if any, should be made
in sentence 3?

A. Change I to me

B. Change am to are

C. Change thrilled to thrill

D. Change has to had

(3) Jack and I am thrilled to finally try the new
multiplayer game everyone has.

(6) Suddenly, the game characters was talking directly to us, asking for help to save their world.




Turn and Talk - what needs to be corrected, if any?

... needs to be changed.

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What change, if any, should be made in
sentence 6?

A. Change game to gam

B. Change characters to character

C. Change was to were

D. Change their to there

(6) Suddenly, the game characters was talking

directly to us, asking for help to save their world.

(7) "I is a warrior!" I shout, diving into the controls to guide my character.


Turn and talk - what needs to be corrected if any?



... needs to be changed to ....

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Select the correct verb for sentence 7.

"I _____a warrior!" I shout, diving into the controls to guide

my character.

were

are

was

am

(7) "I is a warrior!" I shout, diving into the controls to guide my character.

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Closing:

How did fixing the linking

verbs in the story improve

its meaning?

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Real World Connection:
We agree on many things
in life, subject-verb
especially!

ELA TEKS 4.11D.i Edit drafts using standard English convention including complete simple and compound sentences with subject verb agreement.

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SST DOL: SW identify
important individuals who have
participated voluntarily in civic
affairs at state and local levels
in at least 1 of 2 questions.

SoR DOL: SW edit drafts, with
correct subject-verb agreement
including linking verbs in 2 out
of 3 questions.

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