Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and apply the rules of subject-verb agreement.

What do you already know about subject-verb agreement?

Slide 1: Introduction

Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in number. For example: 'The dog barks.' 'Dogs bark.'

Slide 2: Rule 1

Singular subjects take singular verbs. Example: 'The cat walks.'

Slide 3: Rule 2

Plural subjects take plural verbs. Example: 'The cats walk.'

Slide 4: Rule 3

Singular indefinite pronouns take singular verbs. Example: 'Someone knows.'

Slide 5: Rule 4

Plural indefinite pronouns take plural verbs. Example: 'Many have.'

Slide 6: Rule 5

Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs, depending on context. Example: 'The team is/are practicing.'

Slide 7: Practice Tasks

Complete the following sentences with the correct verb form: 1. The book ________ (is/are) on the table. 2. Many students ________ (study/studies) every day.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Subject-verb agreement is important for grammatically correct sentences. Remember the rules and practice to improve your writing!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.