What is this module about?

Number refers to the form of a word that indicates whether it is singular or plural.
A verb must agree with its subject in number. In this module, you will learn the
basic rules in subject-verb agreement which are important in speaking and in
writing. Come and let us learn together!

What do you need to learn?

At the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical
structures: subject- verb agreement EN5G-IIa-3.9 (DepEd-MELC)
Let’s check your prior knowledge about the topic in this module. Do the Pretest
below. Read each item carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answer in
your notebook/on a blank Learning Activity Sheet (LAS).
When done, check your answers by referring to the Answer Key found at the last part
of this module.

Pretest
Read and analyze the sentences carefully. Write CORRECT if the subject
agrees with its verb, then write INCORRECT if not. Put your answer on the line
before the number.
1. __________ She go to the market every day.
2. __________ The cars are covered with dust.
3. __________ That story is one of the saddest I’ve ever heard.
4. __________ Fried rice makes a delicious meal.
5. __________ Isaac fix his car.
6. __________ Emma visits Australia every year.
7. __________ The rivers that bordered Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates.

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8. __________ Physics are my favorite subject
9. __________ There are no reason for this delay.
10. __________ There is the bananas and grapes.

To start our lesson, copy Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 7.1 in your notebook/ on a
blank Learning Activity Sheet. Answer the activity included in the LAS.

Lesson 1: Basic Rules in Subject-Verb Agreement

Always remember that a paragraph must always have a main idea and
supporting details that must be related to the main idea. Another important
rule in writing a paragraph is to observe correct subject verb agreement.

Learning Activity Sheet No. 7.1

Activity Title: Subject-Verb Agreement
Learning Target: The learners will be able to compose clear and coherent sentences
using appropriate grammatical structures: subject-verb agreement.
Values/Graduate Attribute: The learners will become eloquent communicators.
References: Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 p. 88
Concept Notes
The following are the basic rules in subject-verb agreement.
1. A singular subject always goes with a singular verb (is, am, was, and s form).
Examples:
Coach Rhett is our P.E teacher.

subject verb

He teaches us football this quarter.

subject verb
2. A plural subject always takes a plural verb (are, were, and base form of the verb)
Examples:
My classmates love P.E. time.

subject verb
My seatmates are the members of my team.

subject verb

Activity
Choose three (3) verbs from the Jump swim run drink
box, then compose a sentence Write read sleep watch
showing the basic rule in subject-
verb agreement.
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 When done, put your accomplished LAS in your envelope. It will be submitted to your teacher
for checking.

Lesson 2: Rules in Inverted Sentences

Learning Activity Sheet No. 7.2

Activity Title: Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules in Inverted Sentences
Learning Target: The learners will be able to compose clear and coherent sentences
using appropriate grammatical structures: subject-verb agreement.
Values/Graduate Attribute: The learners will become eloquent communicators.
References: Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 p. 88
Concept Notes
In writing sentences, we follow the natural order. It is when the subject comes before the
verb.
Examples:
The obstacle course is at the park. (singular verb)]

subject verb

My running buddies are here. (plural verb)

subject verb

A sentence is in the inverted order when the verb comes before the subject. Even in the
inverted order, a singular subject takes a singular verb and the plural subject takes a plural
verb.
Examples:
At the park is the obstacle course. (singular verb)

verb subject
Here are my running buddies. (plural verb)

verb subject
Remember that in writing sentences in the inverted order you must write the verb before
the subject. These sentences may begin with here is, here are, there is, or there are.
Most interrogative sentences or questions are also in inverted order.
Examples:
Where is my P.E uniform? (singular verb)

verb subject
What are the stretching exercises? (plural verb)

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 verb subject

Activity
Directions: Turn your Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 on page 90 then
answer Activate A.
When done, put your accomplished LAS in your envelope. It will be submitted to your teacher
for checking.

Lesson 3: Rules in Intervening Phrases

Learning Activity Sheet No. 7.3

Activity Title: Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules in Intervening Phrases
Learning Target: The learners will be able to compose clear and coherent sentences
using appropriate grammatical structures: subject-verb agreement.
Values/Graduate Attribute: The learners will become eloquent communicators.
References: Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 p. 89
Concept Notes
In every sentence, you must be able to identify the simple subject. The subject always
agrees with the verb even when it is a part of a prepositional phrase. The verb does not
agree with the object of the preposition. Intervening phrases are words that come after
the simple subject. They come in the form of prepositional phrases.
Examples:
One key in building muscles is eating protein-rich food. (singular verb)

subject verb

Prepositional phrase (the verb is does not agree with the object of the
preposition muscles.)

The muscles in our body grow bigger if we exercise daily. (plural verb)

subject verb

Prepositional phrase (the verb grow does not agree with the object of the
preposition body.)

Activity
Directions: Turn your Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 on page 90 then
answer Activate B.

When done, put your accomplished LAS in your envelope. It will be submitted to your teacher
for checking.

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 Lesson 4: Rules in Irregular and Collective Nouns

Learning Activity Sheet No. 7.4

Activity Title: Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules in Irregular and Collective Nouns
Learning Target: The learners will be able to compose clear and coherent sentences
using appropriate grammatical structures: subject-verb agreement; irregular and
collective nouns.
Values/Graduate Attribute: The learners will become eloquent communicators.
References: Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 pp. 89-90
Concept Notes
Rules for Irregular Nouns
Plural noun forms that are singular in meaning use a singular verb.
Examples:
Gymnastics is a sport that requires great flexibility.

subject verb
Aerobics is a strenuous activity.

subject verb

Plural noun forms that are plural in meaning use a plural verb.
Examples:
Jogging pants are essential in P.E classes.

subject verb
Light clothes are good for exercising.

subject verb
Rules for Collective Nouns
Collective nouns can take a singular or plural verb depending on the meaning of the
sentence.
Examples:
The family enjoys jogging. (singular verb)

subject verb
This means that the family performs the action as one unit or as a whole.

The Obispo family prefer different kinds of exercise. (plural verb)

subject verb
This means that the collective noun family does not perform the action as one unit, but
rather the members perform different tasks, thus making it plural in meaning.

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Activity
Directions: Turn your Integrated English for Effective Communication 5 on page 91 then
answer Activate C.

Exercise
Examine the pictures. Write meaningful sentences observing correct subject-verb
agreement.

Sentence: Sentence:

Share your thoughts. Answer the questions for reflection in your notebook/on a Learning
activity sheet.

My Learning Experience
We want to hear your thoughts. Answer the following in two to three
sentences. Be honest with your answer. Write your answer in your notebook /
on an activity sheet.
1. What have you learned from this module?

2. What activities did you find enjoyable and easy?

3. What activities did you find quite difficult?

Congratulations! You have made it this far! You did a good job in answering your
activities. This time, let us test how much you have learned about our topics in Module 6.
Honestly answer the post-test so your teacher can assess your mastery of the lessons.

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 Post Test
Test I. Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Encircle the correct form of
the verb.

1. There (is, are) plenty of fruits in the basket.

2. The list of meals (is, are) posted on the wall.
3. A group of students (is, are) building sandcastles.
4. Pliers (make, makes) the repair job easier.
5. Mathematics (helps, help) students to be good in numbers.
6. Aerobics (is, are) performed by some mothers in the community.
7. There (was, were) two alligators at the edge of the swamp.
7. Maria (teach, teaches) ice-skating in her free time.
8. The paper in those boxes (is, are) for the copy machine.
9. Women (love, loves) long hair.
10. Lisa (sing, sings) her favorite song.

Test II. Directions: Proofread the sentences. Check if they follow correct subject- verb
agreement. Rewrite the sentences correctly on the lines.
1. A new exercise craze become a favorite of fitness enthusiasts.
___________________________________________________________________________

2. The blue areas on the map indicates the route for the fun run.
___________________________________________________________________________

3. Many adults joins the exercise program in our community.

___________________________________________________________________________

Test III. Directions: Rewrite the sentences into the inverted order. Observe correct subject-
verb agreement. Label the subject S and the verb with V.
1. The fruits mom brought from the market (is, are) here.
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The maps (is, are) here.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. On the table (is, are) my medicines.
___________________________________________________________________________

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Test IV. Directions: Examine the pictures. Write meaningful sentences using collective
nouns or irregular nouns observing correct subject-verb agreement.

Sentence:

COLLECTIVE NOUN

Sentence:

IRREGULAR NOUN

10. INCORRECT 5. INCORRECT

9. INCORRECT 4. CORRECT
8. INCORRECT 3. CORRECT
7. CORRECT 2. CORRECT
6. CORRECT 1. INCORRECT

Pretest
Answer Key

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