Subject-Verb Agreement: When the Subject Follows the Verb

In this video, Carrie explains subject-verb agreement, focusing on cases where the subject follows the verb. She provides examples with sentences starting with 'here' or 'there' and questions. Tips for identifying subjects by rearranging sentences are shared, along with guidance on using contractions correctly. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with more content.

What is the focus of the subject-verb agreement discussed in the video?

• Verb before the subject

• Subject follows the verb

• Plural subjects only

• Verb agreement in passive voice

In sentences starting with 'here' and 'there', where does the subject usually appear?

• At the end of the sentence

• No subject is present

• After the verb

• Before the verb

What should you do if a sentence with 'here' or 'there' sounds incorrect?

• Use a contraction

• Rearrange the sentence

• Remove the subject

• Change the verb to plural

Which example shows a plural subject following the verb?

• Here's your keys

• Where is Kevin

• There were no messages

• Here is the glove

How can rearranging a sentence help in identifying the subject?

• It emphasizes the verb

• It makes the subject more obvious

• It changes the meaning of the sentence

• It corrects grammatical errors

What technique is suggested for better understanding subject placement in a sentence?

• Changing the tense

• Using more contractions

• Rearranging the sentence

• Adding more verbs

Why is it important to correctly identify the subject in a sentence?

• To use the correct verb form

• To make the sentence longer

• To add complexity

• To focus on the object

Which contraction is correctly used with a singular subject?

• Where's

• Here's

• There's

• Are's

What is a common mistake when using contractions in subject-verb agreement?

• Ignoring the subject

• Using a plural verb

• All are correct

• Using them with plural subjects

How does the video suggest correcting a non-standard sentence with 'here's'?

• Change 'here's' to 'here are'

• Replace the subject with a singular

• Remove 'here's'

• No correction needed