Subject-Verb Agreement Exercises

In this video, host Sava Koleff explains the concept of subject-verb agreement in grammar. The video provides examples to illustrate how verbs should match their subjects in number, using festive examples like 'Carol of Lights' and 'saddle tramps'. A pro tip is shared to help viewers quickly check for agreement by circling subjects and verbs and marking them as singular or plural. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more writing tips.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Punctuation

• Sentence Structure

• Vocabulary

• Subject-Verb Agreement

In terms of grammar, what does agreement mean?

• The form of the verb changes to match the subject

• The verb always stays the same

• The subject and verb must both be plural

• The subject and verb must both be singular

Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'The Texas Tech Carol of Lights ___ in early December'?

• happened

• happening

• happens

• happen

Why should 'happens' be used in the sentence 'The Texas Tech Carol of Lights ___ in early December'?

• Because 'Texas Tech' is plural

• Because 'lights' is plural

• Because 'December' is singular

• Because 'Carol of Lights' is a single event

Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Lights ___ around the administration buildings throughout the Christmas season'?

• hangs

• hanging

• hung

• hang

In the sentence 'Every member of the saddle tramps ___ in the Carol of Lights', which verb should be used?

• participated

• participates

• participate

• participating

Why should 'participates' be used in the sentence 'Every member of the saddle tramps ___ in the Carol of Lights'?

• Because 'every' indicates each singular member

• Because 'Carol of Lights' is plural

• Because 'member' is plural

• Because 'saddle tramps' is singular

Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Members of the saddle tramps ___ in the Carol of Lights'?

• participating

• participated

• participates

• participate

What is the pro tip given for checking subject-verb agreement?

• Underline all verbs

• Circle all subjects and verbs and mark them as singular or plural

• Highlight all subjects

• Write all verbs in capital letters

What should you do after circling all subjects and verbs to check for agreement?

• Highlight them

• Write 'S' for singular and 'P' for plural above them

• Rewrite the sentence

• Underline them