Subject-Verb Agreement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct unscrambled word for 'sbetcju'?

• subject

• subsect

• subjest

• subjute

Multiple Choice

In the passage about Kodiak, Alaska, what do the fishermen do every day?

• Fish

• Swim

• Hunt bears

• Go to school

Multiple Choice

What is the subject in the sentence: 'The bears walk near the river'?

• The bears

• walk

• river

• near

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a subject and a verb in a sentence, using examples from the passage.

Multiple Select

Identify all the verbs in the following sentence: 'The fishermen go to the harbor. Their boats leave early.'

• go

• leave

• fishermen

• boats

Multiple Choice

According to the learning objectives, what will you practice using in real-life sentences about Kodiak?

• Subject and verb

• Adjectives and nouns

• Past and present tense

• Punctuation marks

Open Ended

Why is it important for your subject and verb to match when speaking or writing in English?

Open Ended

In the passage about Kodiak, Alaska, what are some activities people do in the community?

Multiple Select

Which sentences from the passage correctly demonstrate subject-verb agreement? Select all that apply.

• The town wakes to the sound of seagulls.

• Fishermen heads out before sunrise.

• The docks becomes very busy.

• Kodiak's forests and mountains offer a stunning backdrop.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

• The fisherman goes out early every morning.

• The bears wander near the rivers during salmon season.

• The town wakes up to the sound of seagulls.

• A bear appears in the distance.

Open Ended

Explain the difference in verb agreement when the subject is singular versus when it is plural, using examples from the first image.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses the verb to match the subject?

• A boat sails across the foggy bay.

• A boat sail across the foggy bay.

• The seals rests on the rocky shore.

• A seagull fly over the harbor.

Multiple Select

Which of the following sentences uses a plural verb with subjects joined by 'and'?

• The wind and rain make the harbor look mysterious.

• The wind and rain makes the harbor look mysterious.

• Kodiak’s schools and parks serves the community.

• Kodiak’s schools and parks serve the community.

Open Ended

When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', how do you decide whether to use a singular or plural verb? Give an example from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses a singular verb with an indefinite pronoun?

• Each student have a map of the island.

• Somebody are calling from the harbor.

• Anyone knows the weather can change fast.

• Each student has a map of the island.

Open Ended

Explain how the context determines whether an indefinite pronoun takes a singular or plural verb. Use examples from the slides to support your answer.

Multiple Select

Select all sentences that correctly use a singular verb with a collective noun.

• The crew is preparing the nets.

• The class enjoy learning about Kodiak wildlife.

• The town council meet every Thursday.

• The rescue team is on alert.

Multiple Choice

What rule applies to the verb agreement in the sentence: 'Kodiak: Island of the Great Bear' is a fascinating book?

• Use a plural verb with titles of books.

• Use a singular verb with titles of books.

• Use a plural verb with collective nouns.

• Use a singular verb with indefinite pronouns.

Open Ended

How do you think following the ELAP rules can help create a positive learning environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ELAP rules?

• Enjoy diversity

• Learn responsibly

• Act with respect

• Compete aggressively