Mastering Subject Verb Agreement Basics

This video tutorial covers the basic rules of subject-verb agreement, emphasizing that verbs must agree in number with their subjects. It explains how singular subjects take singular verbs, which typically end in 's', while plural subjects take plural verbs, which do not end in 's'. The tutorial provides examples and corrects common errors, followed by guided practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement?

• A verb must not agree with its subject in number.

• Only plural subjects take singular verbs.

• A verb must agree with its subject in number.

• Subjects are irrelevant to verb agreement.

If the subject is singular, how should the verb typically end?

• With an 'ed'

• With an 'ing'

• With no additional letters

• With an 's'

How should you label a singular subject in your notes?

• With no label

• With an 's'

• With an 'n'

• With a 'p'

What is the correct verb form for a singular subject in the sentence 'The cat ___ on the mat'?

• sit

• sits

• sitting

• sat

What should you consider when the subject is plural?

• Both subject and verb should start with 's'

• The verb should start with 's'

• The verb should not end with 's'

• The verb should end with 's'

In the sentence 'The dogs run in the park', what is the form of the verb?

• Singular

• Plural

• Past tense

• Future tense

Choose the correct verb form: 'Many birds ___ in the tree.'

• sits

• sit

• sat

• sitting

What does the absence of 's' in the verb indicate about the subject?

• It is plural

• It is non-existent

• It is undefined

• It is singular

In guided practice, what color is used to highlight the correct verb form?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What is the correct verb form in the sentence 'He ___ very fast'?

• running

• ran

• runs

• run