Rules on using

the base and s

form of verbs
Prepared by :

MRS. SUSAN T. RAMOS

TEACHER III
PARANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Use the s- or es form of
the verb with singular
subject.
My friend studies her
lessons regularly
2. A compound subjects
preceded by each and
every take the singular
form of the verb.
Each boy and girl pray the
rosary.
3. Singular indefinite
pronouns such as anyone,
no one, anybody nobody,
everyone, everybody,
somebody, someone take
the singular form of the
verb.
Someone wants to talk to
you.
4. Collective nouns that refer
to a unit are singular
Our class prepares a program
for teachers.
5. Nouns plural inform but
singular in meaning such s
measles, physics,
mathematics , molasses take
the singular form of the verb.
Mathematics is my favorite
subject.
6.Nouns indicating amount
fraction that denote a unit are
singular
Ten pesos is all I need.
7. Singular subjects connected
by or or nor use singular verbs.
Either Lian or Bretly fixes the
clothes in the cabinet.
8. Plural indefinite pronouns
such as some, many,few,
several ,all, both, and
others take the plural form
of the verbs.
Many signify their intention
to join the trip.
9. Compound subjects
connected by and requires a
plural verb.
Roan and Kim work at the
same office.
10. When nor or is used to
connect subjects, the closest
to the verb determines
whether the verb is singular or
plural
Neither Gina nor Demie sings
the National Anthem.
11. The pronouns I and you
take the base form of the
verb.
I pray everyday
You write your name
legibly.
THANK YOU!!!
GOD BLESS AND STUDY
HARD