K-12

CONTEXTUALIZED
LEARNING
MATERIAL FOR
ENGLISH 7
“A good relationship starts with a good communication.”
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LEIO PJ R. REVELO
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BASAK COMMUNITY NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL

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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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For Publishing
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Mary Ann Angcay, Vanessa Harayo, Joel Chin, Balili Balili, Diosdarlina Cabreros
General Information
Title Subject-Verb Agreement
Language English
Keywords Subject-Verb Agreement
Description Subject-Verb Agreement
Author Revelo, Leio PJ R.
Learning Resource Subject-verb agreement.docx
Primary Media Worksheet
Primary Storage Print
Resource Location Basak Community Night High School
External Resource Identifier Subject-Verb Agreement
Publication Date Nov. 22, 2016
Date Created Nov. 22, 2016
Date Modified February 13, 2017
Subject Area English
Competency Measured 1. Observe correct subject-verb
agreement
2. Read intensively to find answers to
specific questions
3. Scan for specific information
Competency Code EN7G-Ia-11
EN7RC-Ic-7.1
EN7SS-Ia-1.5.2
Grade Level Grade 7

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: LEIO PJ R. REVELO

Course: BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH

Stationed School: BASAK COMMUNITY NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL

Position: TEACHER I/SCHOOL LRMDS COORDINATOR

Contacts: leio_revelo@yahoo.com
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INTRODUCTION

In this modern world, every graduate competes in a global scale. Hence, it is relevant to
equip learners with the proper skills to be competitive--one of which is the great
communication skills in English. To skillfully acquire such language, one must learn its grammar,
the skeleton of any language that enables one to convey meaning. Indeed, the study of English
offers great opportunities for communication and work which are highly relevant in one’s life.
With practice and unwavering effort, mastery is highly possible.

Contextualized Learning Material for English 7 is a learning resource designed to sculpt

one’s English grammar, focusing on Subject-Verb agreement. The material contains several
texts and activities that revolve around S-V agreement that further enhance one’s accuracy in
grammar specifically in oral and written communication.

The material is contextualized in a Cebu City area to make sense for the resident learners of
the place. History, transportation and other life experiences of the residents are blended in the
lesson to appeal to the learners of the area.
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Topic: Subject-Verb Agreement

Content Standard : The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine

literature as a means of connecting to the past;various reading styles;ways of
determining word meaning; the sounds of English and the prosodic features of speech;
and correct subject-verb agreement.

Performance Standard: The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the
literature of the past; comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles;
participating in conversations using appropriate context-dependent
expressions;producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic features of
speech effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.

Learning Competencies : EN7G-Ia-11:Observe correct subject-verb agreement

EN7RC-Ic-7.1: Read intensively to find answers to specific
questions
EN7SS-Ia-1.5.2: Scan for specific information

I. Definition of Terms:

1. Subject
a. is the one being talked about in the sentence
b. usually starts the sentence
c. is often the doer of the action
2. Verb
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a. is the one that talks about the subject
b. is often the action or condition of the subject

II. General Rules:

1. If the subject is singular(one), add the suffix -s to the verb.

Example: He(Subject-only one) loves(verb has the suffix -s) his mother.
2. If the subject is plural (more than one), don’t add the suffix -s to the verb.
Example: They(Subject-more than one) love (verb has no -s) their mothers.

Here is a table showing the concept of the two general rules.

Subject (singular)=no -s (most of the Verb (singular)= has -s

time)
Subject (plural)= has -s (most of the time) Verb (plural)= has no -s

It is noticed above that adding an -s to a single subject will make it plural, but
adding-s to a verb will make it singular. On the other hand, single subject with no -s is
singular in number, but if a verb has no -s, it is already plural in form.

Note: The adding of -S to the verb will ONLY HAPPEN if the verbs are in SIMPLE
PRESENT TENSE.
However, there are some verbs that to make them plural is to actually have another
word which is their plural equivalent. Example: She is(verb is singular) good. They
are(plural of is) good.

III. Other Rules:

1. Singular subjects connected by “and” which refer to different things take plural
verb(no -s).
Examples: Mario and Ana (singular subjects connected by and) go to Jansen.
The man and the guard talk near the school gate.

2. Intervening words that appear between the subject and the verb do NOT AFFECT
the agreement.
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Examples: The children(Children is the subject and not the parent), together with
their parent, visit SM Seaside.
One (One is the subject and not the students)of BCNHS students wins
in Editorial writing contest.

3. If the subjects are connected by either…or, and neither… nor, the verb will follow the
number of the closest subject to it.
Examples: Either the people or that child (Child is the closest subject to the verb-
one only) knows the truth.
Neither the boy nor the girls (Girls are the closest subject to the
verb-many) know the truth.

4. Indefinite pronouns like everyone, everybody, someone, anyone, somebody, nobody,

no one, and anybody used as subjects will have a singular verb(has -s).
Examples: Someone likes to join the Ms. United Nations.
Everybody stands at the singing of the national anthem.

5. Indefinite pronouns like many, several, some, few, and all used solely as subjects will
have plural verbs(no -s).
Examples: Many wear their complete uniform.
Some come late in school due to bad weather.

Activity 1-- CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE!

I. Directions: Underline the verb that will show correct subject-verb agreement in each
sentence.

1. A mass (is, are) held at Jansen Site every Sunday.

2. Many (sell, sells) fruits and vegetables at the Tabada area.
3. Some learners at BCNHS (is, are) working students.
4. Many students (study, studies) hard for a brighter future.
5. Because of heavy rain, flood easily (happen, happens) at
barangay San Nicolas.
6. A student (ride, rides) the racal in going to school.
7. Residents of San Nicolas often (do, does) Zumba in the gym.
8. Either the student or parents (help, helps) in the Clean Up Drive.
9. Someone (join, joins) the Boy Scouts of the school.
10. Few (shop, shops) at SM Seaside.
11. Alumnos residents (celebrate, celebrates) their fiesta every last Sunday of June.
12. They (perform, performs) Sinulog during the fiesta.
13. A resident (separate, separates) the garbages into biodegradable and
non-biodegradable.
14. Every Sunday, a dump truck (collect, collects) the garbage of the people.
15. The teacher and the student (practice, practices) for the City Olympics.
16. Houses (look, looks) very crowded in Alumnos.
17. SM Seaside (light, lights) up their fireworks on Fridays.
18. A nurse near BCNHS (eat, eats) at a nearby carrenderia.
19. St. Anthony’s Hospital (is, are) the closest hospital of the barangay.
20. Neither the workers nor the student (ride, rides) the 8F jeep.
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21. Policemen (raid, raids) some areas of barangay San Nicolas.

22. Either mothers or father (wait, waits) at the gate for their elementary children.
23. During special events, various presentations (take, takes) place at the gym.
24. The gym (become, beomes) an evacuation center if fire tragedies happen.
25. Either kids or even adults (sing,sings) Christmas songs at this time.
26. At Basak San Nicolas, Flores de Mayo (start, starts) on May.
27. The girl (dress, dresses) up as Reyna Elena.
28. Some residents (buy, buys) things at Shopwise.
29. Somebody (lead, leads) the Zumba exercise.
30. A boy (decide, decides) to join the Karate Club.
31. Mrs. Otlang (sell, sells) delicious barbecues near her house.
32. For some San Nicolas residents, the 8G jeep (serve, serves) as the transportation
in going to Colon.
33. BCNHS students (go, goes) home at 9:20pm on weekdays.
34. People in the area (play,plays) bingo during fiestas.
35. The road in Alumnos (is, are) not in good condition.

Activity 2-- WRITE ME NOW!

I. Directions: Create a “Thank You” letter addressed to your parents. In the letter,
make sure that your sentences observe correct subject-verb agreement. The
following criteria should be observed:
IV. Directions: Read and complete the given text by underlining the verb that shows

Criterion 1 (Poor) 2 (Marginal) 3 (Good) 4 (Excellent)

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happens in your
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look at. blemishes.
correct subject-verb agreement.

History of Basak San Nicolas

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Likewise, prior to its being created as a barangay on its own, Basak San Nicolas
used to be just a mere part of the San Nicolas Poblacion now known as Barangay
Basak San Nicolas Proper.

Today, Barangay Basak San Nicolas 11. (grow, grows) in terms of financial
resources derived from income shares as contributed by geographical areas and
population. It 12. (has, have) a yearly income of not less than six million out of taxes
shares, IRA and other local revenues.

Endless efforts and dedication of service by the Barangay Officials greatly

realized vital projects and infrastructures. It 13. (has, have) already public facilities
like schools: Elementary, Secondary and Day Care Centers and Barangay Health
Centers, Sports Complexes, Barangay Hall and other amenities that 14. (benefit,
benefits) the interests of the people. In religious sectors, many who used to
converge at the old San Nicolas Parish Church at Barangay Basak San Nicolas
Proper, Lourdes Parish Church at Barangay Punta Princesa, and Holy Cross Parish
Chruch at Barangay Basak Pardo 15. (has, have) now free time to pay homage to
Saint Arnold Jansen Parish Church located at the nearby sea shoreline within the
barangay jurisdiction. The people 16. (is, are) now attended affecting their homes
and families such as health and sanitation problems and assisting education of
indigent families and providing the welfare of the community.

(Text taken from https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/index.php/government-top/orgstruct/4-about-cebu/govern

ment/876-brgy-basak-san-nicolas?showall=&start=1)

Activity 5--COMPREHENSION TIME!

V. Directions: Answer the questions below based on the text “History of Basak San
Nicolas”. Make sure your sentences observe correct subject-verb agreement.
1. How is Basak San Nicolas described?
______________________________________________________________________
2. How is Basak San Nicolas known in the pre-Spanish time?
______________________________________________________________________
3. What are some facilities in such barangay?
______________________________________________________________________
4. Where is Jansen Parish Church located?
______________________________________________________________________
5. What are done by the barangay officials for the barangay’s improvement?
______________________________________________________________________

Activity 6--Place of Learning!

VI. Directions: Read and complete the given text by underlining the verb that shows
correct subject-verb agreement.

About Basak Community Night High School

Basak Community Night School 1. (is, are) a public night high school program
that started in the year 2010. This school 2. (share, shares) classrooms with the
elementary department of Basak Community school. The first principal of the school
3. (was, were) Ma’am Elsie Colo M. from the year 2010-2011. The second principal
of the 4. (was, were) Marie Lou V. Palag from the year 2011-2012. After her, she 5.
(was, were) followed by Fernando S. Limotan from the year 2012-2013. Next, he 6.
(was, were) succeeded by Lolito Tolero from the year 2013-2014. After him, Anecita
N. Ponce headed the school from the year 2014-2016. At present, the school 7. (is,
are) governed by Rommel C. Villahermosa, a formerly connected to Don Carlos A.
Gothong Memorial Night High School.

In terms of location, Basak Community Night High School 8. (is, are) located at
Cabreros St., Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. This school 9. (start, starts) it classes
at 4pm and 10. (end, ends) at 9:20 in the evening. For school year 2016-2017, there
11. (is, are) all 24 teachers, teaching in such institution. The junior high school of the
Activity 7--COMPREHENSION TIME!

VII. Directions: Answer the questions below based on the text “About Basak
Community Night High School”. Make sure your sentences observe correct subject-verb
agreement.
1. When did Basak Community Night High School start?
______________________________________________________________________
2. How many principals have governed this school?
______________________________________________________________________
3. Where is this school located?
______________________________________________________________________
4. When do classes start? When does it end?
______________________________________________________________________
6. How many teachers are there at present?
______________________________________________________________________
7. What tracks are offered by BCNHS for Senior High School?
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______________________________________________________________________

Activity 8-- What’s Happening in School?

VIII. Directions: Choose a partner. Write down 10 sentences related to the things
happening in your school. Your partner will underline the correct verb for the sentences.
Consult your teacher for your sentences before letting your partner answer.

Example: The students (prepare, prepares) for the coming Intramurals 2016.

1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________________
 Activity 9-- What’s Happening in the Barangay?

IX. Directions: Choose a partner. Write down 10 sentences related to the things
happening in your barangay. Your partner will underline the correct verb for the
sentences.Consult your teacher for your sentences before letting your partner answer.

Example: The people in Basak San Nicolas (present, presents) Sinulog

dances inside the gym area.

1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________
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Activity 10-- Sakay Na!

X. Directions: Read and complete the given text by underlining the verb that shows
correct subject-verb agreement.

Means of Transportation

In Basak San Nicolas, here 1. (is, are) some different means of transportation.
First is the “trisikad”. This vehicle commonly 2. (transport, transports) individuals in
near locations. Second is the “habal-habal”. This 3. (take, takes) passengers within
the barangay or even farther. Next is the “racal”. Commonly, racals 4. (take, takes)
passengers to areas within the barangay Basak San Nicolas. If the Basakanon
passengers 5. (want, wants) to go in the central part of Cebu City or even farther
than that, passengers 6. (ride, rides) jeepneys which 7. (travel, travels) to different
routes of the city. These jeepneys 8. (has, have) numbers and letters above which
9. (guide, guides) people what jeep to ride on. Normally, the transportation fare of
such different vehicles 10. (range, ranges) from 5-7 pesos.

Activity 11--COMPREHENSION TIME!

XI. Directions: Answer the questions below based on the text “Means of
Transporation!”. Make sure your sentences observe correct subject-verb agreement.
1. What are some vehicular means of transportation in barangay Basak San Nicolas?

2. Which of the vehicles have you ridden already?

______________________________________________________________________
3. Approximately, how much is the fare of such vehicles ?
______________________________________________________________________
4. What vehicle is ridden by passengers if they want to go to the central part of the city?
______________________________________________________________________

Activity 12--It’s More Fun in Colon!!

XII. Directions: Read and complete the given text by underlining the verb that shows
correct subject-verb agreement.

History of Colon Street

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Colon Street 1. (is, are) a historical street in downtown Cebu City that 2. (is, are)
often called the oldest and the shortest national road in the Philippines. It 3.(is, are)
named after Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus).It 4.(trace, traces) its origins to
the town plan by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador who arrived in
the Philippines to establish a colony in 1565.
Colon, crowded and a bit run-down now, 5.(was, were) the site of fashionable
shops, offices, and movie houses. It 6.(was, were) once the heart of Cebu City's
shopping and business activity, but in recent years (specifically during the early
1990s), much of this activity 7.(has, have) shifted inland to the more modern, bigger
and diverse commercial and business districts now 8.(spread, spreads) in almost all
of the urban areas of the city in what 9. (was, were) considered residential and
leisure settlements.
In 2006, the Cebu City Council proposed a plan to close parts of Colon street
from vehicular traffic and convert it to a tourism zone.However, this 10.(was, were)
met with much opposition from businessmen and motorists due to concerns
regarding security and parking spaces.

(Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_Street)

Activity 13--COMPREHENSION TIME!

XIII. Directions: Answer the questions below based on the text “History of Colon
Street!”. Make sure your sentences observe correct subject-verb agreement.
1. What are some descriptions of Colon Street?
______________________________________________________________________
2. To whom was Colon named after?
______________________________________________________________________
3. What are found in Colon ?
______________________________________________________________________
4. What are some concerns regarding Colon street?

Activity 14--CIRCLE ME!

XIV. Directions: Read the text carefully and circle the correct verb that will complete
each sentence below.

Problems in Basak San Nicolas

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These 1.(is, are) some problems experienced by the residents of Basak San
Nicolas. One matter 2.(is, are) about the road in this barangay. It 3.(is, are) not
smooth, and there 4.(is, are) several holes on the ground which 5.(make, makes)
people trip, and even 6.(cause, causes) the vehicular travels to become bumpy. In
addition, the road 7.(become, becomes) easily flooded when heavey rains (arrive,
arrives). Garbages then 8.(start, starts) to float on the road, and these 9.(make,
makes) jeepney drivers and residents 10.(experience, experiences) difficulty in
moving around. Even without rain, garbages 11.(is, are) still a problem. Some
residents 12.(does, do) not throw their garbages properly. Some just 13.(let, lets)
the garbage be displayed on the road with their foul smell.

Congestion 14.(is, are) also a problem. With houses to close to each other, fire
accidents 15.(spread, spreads) so easily from one house to another. These (is, are)
some problems in the barangay, and immediate actions should be undertaken
before it 16. (is, are) too late.

Activity 15--HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIDE!

XV. Directions: Choose a partner. Write down an example cellphone conversation with
a friend. Make sure that the lines used observe correct subject-verb agreement.
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