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Grammar Rules: Subject or Verb Agreement

Grammar Rules: Subject or Verb Agreement. A singular subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject needs a plural verb. (Reminder: The verb is the action word in the sentence. The subject is who or what does the action.).

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Grammar Rules: Subject or Verb Agreement

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  1. Grammar Rules: Subject or Verb Agreement www.assignmentpoint.com

  2. A singular subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject needs a plural verb. (Reminder: The verb is the action word in the sentence. The subject is who or what does the action.) www.assignmentpoint.com

  3. Subjects and verbs must work together. They must agree. A verb that ends in a single -s, -es, or -ies  is used with a singular noun. www.assignmentpoint.com

  4. Examples www.assignmentpoint.com

  5. A verb that does not end in a single s, es, or ies is used with a plural noun. www.assignmentpoint.com

  6. Examples www.assignmentpoint.com

  7. The raccoon [singular subject] jumps [singular verb] into the sycamore tree. • The raccoons [plural subject] jump [plural verb] into the sycamore tree. • Little Ann [singular subject] is [singular verb] kind. • Little Ann and Old Dan [plural subject] are [plural verb] kind. www.assignmentpoint.com

  8. Brain Pop Watch the Brain Pop movie, then try the quiz. http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/subjectverbagreement/ www.assignmentpoint.com

  9. No big deal? Usually not. Here are a few rules just in case you find yourself confused. www.assignmentpoint.com

  10. Don’t be confused by plural words that come after the verb. www.assignmentpoint.com

  11. Wrong Billy’s biggest problem are the many sleepless nights. Right Billy’s biggest problem [singular subject] is [singular verb] the many sleepless nights. www.assignmentpoint.com

  12. Which is correct? • The hound search for mountain lions. • The hound searches for mountain lions. www.assignmentpoint.com

  13. Correct • The hound searches for mountain lions. hound searches www.assignmentpoint.com

  14. Which is correct? • Old Dan see raccoons. • Old Dan sees raccoons. www.assignmentpoint.com

  15. Correct • Old Dan sees raccoons.Old Dan sees www.assignmentpoint.com

  16. Don’t be confused by plural words that come between a singular subject and the verb. www.assignmentpoint.com

  17. Wrong The topic of these books are dogs. Right The topic [singular subject] of these books is [singular verb] dogs. www.assignmentpoint.com

  18. Wrong Each of the dogs hunt well. Right Each [singular subject] of the dogs hunts [singular verb] well. www.assignmentpoint.com

  19. Wrong Every one of the members of both hunting teams are here. Right Every one [singular subject] of the members of both hunting teams is [singular verb] here. www.assignmentpoint.com

  20. Which is correct? • Each of the traps needs to be set. • Each of the traps need to be set. www.assignmentpoint.com

  21. Correct • Each of the traps needs to be set. Each needs www.assignmentpoint.com

  22. Which is correct? • The boy in the brown shoes wants a lollipop. • The boy in the brown shoes want a lollipop. www.assignmentpoint.com

  23. Correct • The boy in the brown shoes wants a lollipop. Boy wants www.assignmentpoint.com

  24. Don’t be confused by phrases such as along with, together with, accompanied by, as well as, including and in addition to. www.assignmentpoint.com

  25. Wrong Little Ann, as well as Old Dan, like to hunt. Right Little Ann [singular subject] , as well as Old Dan, likes [singular verb] to hunt. www.assignmentpoint.com

  26. Wrong Billy, in addition to all the other boys in the mountains, grow up loving hound dogs. Right Billy [singular subject], in addition to all the other boys in the mountains, grows [singular verb] up loving hound dogs. www.assignmentpoint.com

  27. Which is correct? • Papa, as well as Mama, worries about Billy being out all night long. • Papa, as well as Mama, worry about Billy being out all night long. www.assignmentpoint.com

  28. Correct • Papa, as well as Mama, worries about Billy being out all night long.Papa worries www.assignmentpoint.com

  29. Which is correct? • Cornbread, in addition to some warm milk, are good for puppies. • Cornbread, in addition to some warm milk, is good for puppies. www.assignmentpoint.com

  30. Correct • Cornbread, in addition to some warm milk, is good for puppies.Cornbread is www.assignmentpoint.com

  31. Don’t be confused by either/or and neither/nor. www.assignmentpoint.com

  32. Neither Billy nor Little Ann knows which way the raccoon ran. (Both parts are singular, so use a singular verb.) www.assignmentpoint.com

  33. Neither the boys nor the girls know which way the raccoon ran. (Both parts are plural, so use a plural verb.) www.assignmentpoint.com

  34. Neither the dogs nor Billy knows which way the raccoon ran. (One part is plural and one part is singular. The singular part comes right before the verb, so use a singular verb.) www.assignmentpoint.com

  35. Neither Billy nor the hounds know which way the raccoon ran. (One part is plural and one part is singular. The plural part comes right before the verb, so use a plural verb.) www.assignmentpoint.com

  36. WrongEither Little Ann or Old Dan hunt during the heat of the summer. Right Either Little Ann or Old Dan hunts during the heat of the summer. www.assignmentpoint.com

  37. Which is correct? • Neither the boys or their mother sings in the church choir. • Neither the boys or their mother sing in the church choir. www.assignmentpoint.com

  38. Correct • Neither the boys or their mother sings in the church choir.Mother sings www.assignmentpoint.com

  39. Which is correct? • Either Grandpa or Billy grind corn at the general store. • Either Grandpa or Billy grinds corn at the general store. www.assignmentpoint.com

  40. Correct b) Either Grandpa or Billy grinds corn at the general store.Either (one) grinds www.assignmentpoint.com

  41. Don’t be confused by noun phrases referring to a single unit. www.assignmentpoint.com

  42. Sometimes a noun phrase sounds plural but describes something we think of as a single unit. These noun phrases take a singular verb. Spaghetti and meatballs is [singular] my favorite dinner. Ice cream and cake is [singular] my favorite dessert. www.assignmentpoint.com

  43. Wrong Peanut butter and jelly are Billy’s favorite sandwich. Right Peanut butter and jelly is Billy’s favorite sandwich. www.assignmentpoint.com

  44. Which is correct? • Macaroni and cheese is a healthy food. • Macaroni and cheese are a healthy food. www.assignmentpoint.com

  45. Correct • Macaroni and cheese is a healthy food. www.assignmentpoint.com

  46. Don’t be confused by nouns that look plural but are actually singular. www.assignmentpoint.com

  47. The news [singular] of the coon hunt spreads through the town. Mumps [singular] makes one's cheeks hurt and causes swelling and fever. Mathematics [singular] is my best subject in school. www.assignmentpoint.com

  48. Which is correct? • Measles is contagious. • Measles are contagious. www.assignmentpoint.com

  49. Correct • Measles is contagious. www.assignmentpoint.com

  50. Don’t be confused by nouns of amount. www.assignmentpoint.com

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