Understanding Singular and Plural Verbs

This video tutorial by Rebecca covers common errors in subject-verb agreement in English. It begins with the general rule that singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs. The lesson then explores tricky situations, such as subjects connected by 'and', words ending in 's' that are singular, and words that are plural without ending in 's'. Special cases like quantities of time, money, and distance taking singular verbs are also discussed. The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the basic rule for subject-verb agreement in English?

• Singular subjects take plural verbs.

• Plural subjects take singular verbs.

• Singular subjects take singular verbs.

• There is no rule for subject-verb agreement.

Which verb form should be used with 'John and Katie'?

• 'is' because they are two people.

• 'has' because they are two people.

• 'are' because they are two people.

• 'was' because they are two people.

Which of the following words is singular despite ending in 's'?

• Cats

• Mathematics

• Chairs

• Tables

Which of the following is a plural word that does not end in 's'?

• Mouse

• Child

• Foot

• Mice

How do you determine the verb form when a sentence starts with 'there'?

• Use a verb form based on the noun that follows.

• Always use a plural verb.

• Use a verb form based on the subject of the previous sentence.

• Always use a singular verb.

Which of the following is considered singular?

• Five dollars

• Ten cats

• Two cars

• Three books

What verb form should be used with 'each' and 'every'?

• Depends on the context

• No verb needed

• Plural verb

• Singular verb

Which verb completes the sentence: 'There _____ three students in class'?

• was

• are

• is

• has

Which verb completes the sentence: 'Physics _____ an interesting subject'?

• is

• are

• were

• have

Which verb completes the sentence: 'The children _____ already in bed'?

• is

• has

• are

• was