G6 SVA 6, 11, 12, 14 & 15

SVA 15: Construct a sentence using the phrases of quantity as subjects.

1. 1.) 3 kilometers

2. 2.) 3 terms of presidency

3. 3.) 20 grams of cereal

4. 4.) Ten thousand pesos

5. 5.) 30% of the time given

6. 6.) Twenty percent of the participants

Answer explanation

Numbers 1-5 are considered as 1 unit - use singular verbs

Number 6 - *In this sentence,

each participant

was assigned to either the experimental condition or the control condition, and the question "How many participants were assigned to the experimental group?" is answered here. - use PLURAL verb

SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT RULE 15:

1. One-half cup of rice per day (is, are) the recommended amount to be eaten by pregnant women.

2. One hundred-fifty minutes of exercise each week (was, were) the doctor's advice to her pregnant patient.

3. P180,000 (is, are) the cost of delivering a baby at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa.

4. More than ten women (consults, consult) with Dr. Perez, an obstetrician, on Fridays.

5. "Around 60 percent of all births (takes, take) place in Asia, with 25 million births in India and 16 million births in China alone every year," answered the population expert when asked about how many births there are in the said continent.

Answer explanation

1. 1. is

2. 2. was

3. 3. is

4. 4. consult

5. 5. take

SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT 14:

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the meaning of the sentence.

1. 1. A number of young boys (is expected, are expected) to be present during the EDSOR celebration.

2. 2. An average of forty student leaders (has signed up, have signed up) for the event.

3. 3. The number of male participants (is, are) less than the number of female participants.

4. 4. The average number of participants (increases, increase) daily because volunteers can now join.

Answer explanation

1. are expected

2. have signed-up

3. is

4. increases

SVA RULE 14: Identify the error in SVA then give the correct form of the verb. If there is no error, write "NE".

1. 1. An average of 8 million international tourists visits the Philippines every year.

2. 2. The number of tourists have gone down significantly because of the pandemic.

3. 3. The average number of tourists has gone down to 1.3 million.

4. 4. A number of establishments has closed down because of this.

Answer explanation

1. 1. visit

2. 2. has

3. 3. NE

4. 4. have

1. SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT RULE 6:

2. Read the sentences below. Write NE if the sentence has no error. Write the correct verb form if the verb is incorrect.

3. 1. Each teacher and student are determined to learn despite the challenges.

2. 2. Every child and parent wants nothing more than to make the most of onsite classes.

3. 3. Any pen and paper work for the activities planned for the day.

4. 4. No parent and teacher desires for a child to not succeed.

Answer explanation

1. 1. IS

2. 2. NE

3. 3. WORKS

4. 4. NE

Construct meaningful sentences using the following indefinite pronouns:

1. 1. EACH

2. 2. EVERYONE

3. 3. MANY

4. 4. SEVERAL

Answer explanation

1 and 2 are treated as singular - ise singualar verb

3 and 4 need plural verbs

SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT RULE 12:

Read and analyze the sentences carefully. Write NE if there is no error with the verb form. Write the correct verb if it is wrong.

1. 1. Everyone are entitled to his or her own opinion.

2. 2. No one has ever finished this task before.

3. 3. Someone goes to the restroom every five minutes.

4. 4. Each were wearing a facemask.

5. Few is able to attend classes due to COVID-19.

6. Several of the teachers works overtime to prepare materials for HyFlex.

7. Many was able to finish the task on time.

8. Others make the task look easy.

9. Both are alert and ready.

Answer explanation

IS

NE

NE

WAS

ARE

WORK

WERE

NE

NE

SVA 11 - COLLECTIVE NOUNS

Write sentences using the collective nouns below.

1. 1. A squadron of jets

2. 2. A battalion of soldiers

3. 3. The student council

4. 4. The Senate of the Philippines

5. 5. A parliament of owls

6. 6. Flocks of sheep

7. 7. Crowds of protesters

8. 8. Schools of fish

9. 9. Squadrons of bees

Answer explanation

For numbers 1-5 All verbs used must be SINGULAR

For numbers 6 - 9 Verbs should be plural because the collective noun is in plural form

SVA 11: Collective nouns which DON'T act as a single unit.

Use the following collective nouns as subjects which don't act as a single unit.

1. 1. The jury of peers

2. 2. The class of students

3. 3. The panel of judges

Answer explanation

All use PLURAL verbs. Take note of the verbs usually paired with collective nouns taken as individuals.