Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement for the ACT

The video tutorial introduces the concept of subject-verb agreement, comparing sentences to meals where verbs are ingredients. It explains the basic rules: singular subjects need singular verbs, and plural subjects need plural verbs. The tutorial provides strategies for identifying subject-verb agreement errors on the ACT, emphasizing the importance of ignoring prepositional phrases when determining the subject. Examples are given to illustrate these points, helping students prepare for the ACT by ensuring grammatical accuracy in their sentences.

What is the primary focus of subject-verb agreement in language?

• To use complex verbs in simple sentences

• To ensure subjects and verbs correspond in number

• To match the number of subjects with verbs

• To ensure all verbs are in the past tense

Which example correctly demonstrates a singular subject with its verb?

• The dogs runs fast

• They walks home

• People is happy

• She sings beautifully

In the context of the ACT, what might indicate a subject-verb agreement error?

• Use of an incorrect preposition

• A sentence split into two parts

• A misplaced modifier

• An error in one of the passage sentences

What should be the correct verb form to use with the plural subject 'Vikings'?

• Vikings were

• Vikings is

• Vikings was

• Vikings are

What is the function of prepositional phrases in sentences?

• To determine the verb form

• To modify the subject directly

• To add descriptive detail

• To confuse the subject-verb agreement

How should you handle prepositional phrases when checking for subject-verb agreement?

• Use them to find the correct verb

• Change them to fit the verb form

• Always include them in consideration

• Ignore them as they can be distracting

Which of the following is NOT a role of prepositional phrases in subject-verb agreement?

• They determine the verb form

• They add location and direction details

• They act as ornaments in the sentence

• They can be distractions if not ignored

What is the correct verb form for the sentence 'The members of the band ____ British'?

• is

• are

• was

• were

Why is it important for all elements in a sentence to agree?

• To avoid redundancy

• To create a grammatically correct sentence

• To make the sentence longer

• To focus on the main subject

What does subject-verb agreement help achieve in writing?

• Brevity and ambiguity

• Repetition and verbosity

• Complexity and confusion

• Clarity and coherence