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Subject-Verb Agreement

Subject-Verb Agreement. In present tense verbs. Subjects & Verbs…. Sentences should have subjects and verbs that make sense together. subject. verb. +. These notes focus on the PRESENT tense . NOW SHOWING. Present Tense = Today , right now. Singular 1 st person: I see

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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  1. Subject-Verb Agreement In present tense verbs

  2. Subjects & Verbs… Sentences should have subjects and verbs that make sense together. subject verb +

  3. These notes focus on the PRESENTtense. NOW SHOWING Present Tense = Today, right now

  4. Singular 1stperson:I see 2ndperson:you see 3rdperson: he/she/itsees Plural 1stperson:wesee 2ndperson:yousee 3rdperson:theysee Breaking down a verb

  5. Present Tense Verbs The main challenge: Should the verb end in “s”? No “s” needed She see s We drive No “s” needed He save s They jump

  6. Singular 1stperson:I see 2ndperson:you see 3rdperson: he/she/itsees Plural 1stperson:wesee 2ndperson:yousee 3rdperson:theysee When to use “s” 3rdperson:he/she/itsees 3rd person singular = he, she, it

  7. I run You run He runs She runs It runs We run You run They run Today… The verbs for he, she, it end in “s”

  8. 3rd person singular: add s Infinitive verb 3rd person singular s (to walk)…….…..……..……..he/she/it walk es (to reach) …….………….…..he/she/it reach s (to look) ……….……..….…..he/she/it look s (to buy) ……………….…….. he/she/it buy s (to drive)…..............................he/she/it drive s (to analyze) …….….………..he/she/it analyze

  9. The rule of “s” If the subject ends in s, the verb most likely won't. subject: Boys verb: run Subject has “s” Verb has no “s” Dogs sleep

  10. The rule of “s” If the subjecthas no “s,” the verbWILL end in “s.” subject: Boy verb: runs NO “s” Verb has “s” Dog sleeps

  11. The rule of “s” Do not use “s” on both subject & verb subject: Boys verb: runs Dogs sleeps

  12. The rule of “s” In most cases, either the subjector the verb will end in s… but notboth. • Boysrun • Boyruns • Boysruns

  13. Do’s and Don’ts of “s” Do: girl run s / she run s Don’t:girlsruns Do: girl run s / they run / they runs

  14. Do’s and Don’ts of “s” s Do:door open Do: door open s Don’t:doorsopens

  15. Verbs: to be to goto do to have Verbs with frequent agreement errors

  16. Present tense verbs Verb “to be”

  17. Verb “to be” The verb “to be” means “to exist” I be on the internet! am be verb

  18. Verb “to be” to be • I am • you are • he/she/it is • we are • you are • they are singular plural

  19. Verb “to be” The verb“to be”changes depending upon the subject. They are on the computer. Sheis on the computer. Weare on the computer.

  20. If the verb “to be” were like other verbs, then we would say: You beonline. are He beonline. is They beonline. are We beonline. are I beonline. am But obviously the verb “to be” is NOT like other verbs.

  21. Errors with “to be” Errors mostly occur with “they.” Most people never say: “Heare unhappy.” • I am • you are • he/she/it is • we are • you are • they are The teachers at my school is unhappy about the pay cuts. are

  22. Present tense verbs Verb “to DO”

  23. Verb: to do Singular Plural • I do • you do • he/she/it does • we do • you do • they do 3rd person singular = he, she, it He do not want to go. Correct does incorrect

  24. incorrect Correct Fluffy loves to shred toilet paper. He do it all the time! does

  25. Correct incorrect Muffin is hiding in the couch. She do that when she’s nervous. does

  26. Present tense verbs Verb “to Go”

  27. Verb: to go Singular Plural • I go • you go • he/she/it goes • we go • you go • they go 3rd person singular = he, she, it She go to church with her sister. goes Correct incorrect

  28. Correct incorrect Kitty always go to the nail salon on Friday. goes

  29. incorrect Correct go My cats never goes to sleep until after 2:00am. We’re not sleepy yet!

  30. Present tense verbs Verb “to Have”

  31. Verb: to have Singular Plural • I have • you have • he/she/it has • we have • you have • they have 3rd person singular = he, she, it He have everything he needs. has incorrect Correct

  32. incorrect Correct has My neighbor have the music turned up too high. I’m a dancing machine!

  33. Correct incorrect My copies of the photo has a black smear on the side. have

  34. Challenge: Subject-Verb Agreement Can you choose the correct sentence?

  35. Which is correct? My uncle always buy donuts for us on Saturday. (he buys ) My uncle always buys donuts for us on Saturday.

  36. Which is correct? Shana and Marlene usually go home together. (they go ) Shana and Marlene usually goeshome together.

  37. Which is correct? My baby do not like to eat mushy cereal. (he does) My baby doesnot like to eat mushy cereal. I like to play with it though!

  38. Which is correct? (she has ) My grandma is the kind of shopper who always has a list. My grandma is the kind of shopper who always havea list.

  39. Which is correct? The children does most of the housework. (they do) The children domost of the housework.

  40. Remember: Girl s s run the verb has NO “s” When the subject has an “s” Girl run When the verb has an “s” the subject has NO “s”

  41. Presentation ends Subject-Verb Agreement • Presentations end End of presentation.

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