Subject-Verb Agreement

Define subject-verb agreement: the definition of subject-verb agreement is the requirement

that a subject and verb of a clause must match in person and in number. 

In summary, subjects and verbs should always have the appropriate agreement,
whether singular or plural. 

While some can be tricky, it is unacceptable to match a singular subject with a plural verb
and vice versa.

Pointers to Note-

● Subject-Verb Agreement in Different Constructions

● Multiple subjects require plural verbs.
● With more than one singular subject connected by “Or”.
● Encourage students to “Spell out contractions to avoid confusion”.
● Sentences with There Are, There is, Here Are, Here is.
● Tricky words to determine agreement ...indefinite pronouns, collective nouns.

Activity1. Directions: Correct the errors in subject-verb agreement in the following

sentences. If there are no errors in subject-verb agreement, write OK. Copy the
corrected sentence or the word OK on your own sheet of notebook paper. 
1. My dog and cats chases each other all the time.
My dog and cats chase each other all the time.
2. The books that are in my library is the best I have ever read. 
The books that are in my library are the best I have ever read.
3. Everyone are going to the concert except me. 
Everyone is going to the concert except me.
4. My family are moving to California. 
My family is moving to California
5. Here is the lake I told you about. 
Here is the lake I told you about.
6. There is the newspapers I was supposed to deliver.
There is the newspaper I was supposed to deliver.
7. Which room is bigger? 
Which room is bigger?
8. When are the movie going to start? 
When is the movie going to start?
9. My sister and brother cleans up after themselves. 
My sister and brother clean up after themselves.
10. Some of the clothes is packed away in the attic. 
Some of the clothes are packed away in the attic.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I feel that I am the ideal candidate for the receptionist position at your company. I have three
years of experience as a receptionist in a company that is similar to yours. My phone skills
and written communication are excellent. These skills, and others that I have learned on the
job, help me understand that every person in a company helps make the business a
success. At my current job, the team always says that I am very helpful. Everyone
appreciates when I go the extra mile to get the job done right. My current employer and
coworkers feel that I am an asset to the team. I am efficient and organized. Are there any
other details about me that you would like to know? If so, please contact me. Here is my
resume. You can reach me by email or phone. I look forward to speaking with you in person.
Thanks,
Felicia Fellini

Activity 3. Directions: Use your knowledge of subject-verb agreement to write one of the
following. You can conduct a research to find out the format used to construct these
documents. 
An advertisement for a potential company 
A memo to all employees of a particular company 
A cover letter describing your qualifications to a potential employer. Be sure
to include at least the following: 

One collective noun 

One irregular verb 
One question

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