Subject-Verb Agreement Exercises

This video tutorial introduces the concept of subject-verb agreement, a fundamental grammar rule stating that subjects and verbs must agree in number. It explains the difference between singular and plural subjects and provides examples using the verbs 'is' and 'are'. The video includes interactive practice exercises to reinforce learning and concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe.

What is the basic rule of subject-verb agreement?

• Subjects and verbs must agree in tense.

• Subjects and verbs must agree in number.

• Subjects and verbs must agree in gender.

• Subjects and verbs must agree in mood.

If the subject is singular, what form should the verb take?

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Singular

• Plural

Which verb form should be used with a plural subject?

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Plural

• Singular

In the sentence 'The dog is running', what is the subject?

• Running

• Dog

• Is

• The

In the sentence 'The dogs are running', which word is the verb?

• Running

• Dogs

• The

• Are

Which verb should be used in the sentence: 'My sister and brother ___ playing'?

• Are

• Was

• Has

• Is

In the sentence 'The bird is flying', what is the verb?

• Is

• The

• Flying

• Bird

Choose the correct verb: 'The birds ___ flying.'

• Is

• Has

• Are

• Was

What should you identify first in a sentence to ensure subject-verb agreement?

• The object

• The subject

• The verb

• The adjective

In the sentence 'The pigs are rolling in the mud', what is the subject?

• Are

• Pigs

• Rolling

• Mud