Exploring Subject-Verb Agreement in Conventions

The video tutorial covers essential grammar rules focusing on subject-verb agreement. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by definitions of subjects and verbs, including singular and plural forms. The tutorial provides examples and a practice exercise to reinforce learning. It concludes with a detailed analysis of sentence structures to ensure correct subject-verb agreement.

What is the primary focus of learning target number five?

• Developing narrative skills

• Understanding literary devices

• Analyzing poetic structures

• Mastering subject-verb agreement

What is the role of conventions in grammar according to the introduction?

• To enforce strict rules

• To provide exceptions

• To complicate understanding

• To aid in clear communication

What is the general rule for the form of singular verbs?

• Singular verbs end with 's'

• No specific rule for singular verbs

• Singular verbs do not end with 's'

• Plural verbs end with 's'

What is the correct verb form to use with a singular subject?

• Past tense

• Plural

• Singular

• Future tense

Which option correctly identifies a plural pronoun from the list?

• She

• They

• He

• It

Which verb form is always singular?

• Were

• Is

• Have

• Are

In the grocery store example, what correction is suggested for sentence three?

• Change 'is' to 'are'

• Change 'were' to 'was'

• Change 'are' to 'is'

• Change 'was' to 'were'

What should you do if you find a subject-verb disagreement in a sentence?

• Correct the verb to match the subject number

• Change the subject to match the verb number

• Rewrite the entire sentence

• Ignore the error

Which sentence correctly uses plural subjects and verbs?

• There was no juices that contained elderberry juice.

• A number of different juices was mixed together.

• All of the people in the grocery store are going to get free samples.

• Juice and more is the name of the new product.

What does a predicate nominative refer to?

• The verb that comes after the subject

• A verb that acts as a noun

• A noun that acts as a verb

• The subject that comes after the verb