SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT

1. A singular subject takes a singular verb.

Example:
He is
She does
It has
The boy goes
The girl jumps

Note: I and you, although they are singular subjects, they require plural
forms of verbs.

Example: I walk to school.

You play piano very well.

2. A plural subject takes a plural verb.

Example:
They are
We do
have
The boys
go
The girls jump

3. When the subject is an uncountable noun, use a singular verb.

Example: The river water is dirty.

4. When the phrasal quantifier is singular, use a singular verb. When the
phrasal quantifier is plural, use a plural verb.
Examples: a) A piece of pizza costs RM4.00
b) Two pieces of pizza cost RM8.00.

5. When the collective noun is singular, use a singular verb. When the
collective noun is plural, use a plural verb.
Examples: a) A bouquet of roses is presented to the winner.
b) Several bouquets of roses are presented to all the winners.

6. When both is used with two subjects, use a plural verb.

Example: Both Qaisy and Qistina like to eat spaghetti.

7. Use a singular verb with each, every and one of.

Examples: a) Each of the girls wears a black ribbon.
b) Every pupil has to have a personal file.
c) One of the teachers is my mother.

8. When two or more subjects are joined by and, use a plural verb.
Examples: a) Elly and her sister are pretty.
b) My parents and my brother have gone to Europe for a
vacation.
EXERCISE
Choose the best answer to complete the passage.

1. Puan Elly's children __________ certainly well behaved.

A. am C. is
B. are D. be

2. There __________ several reasons why understanding English grammar is

important.
A. am C. is
B. are D. be

3. Imann, who is only in kindergarten, already __________how to read and

write.
A. know C. knew
B. knows D. known

2. Business is a popular major at Sac State.

3. Matthew, who is only in kindergarten, already know how to read and write.

4. One of the students in the class is coming here later.

5. If a child in China perform well enough in his or her sport, the child will have
a chance to receive more training.

6. Parents usually wants the best for their children.

7. Writing a lot help your English to improve.

8.

9. There are not enough water for all the farmers who need it.

Qaisy and Imann are best friends. They (1) _____________ in the same school.
TELEVISION PROGRAMME

Read the television programme below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

CHANNEL 17
7.30 a.m. Morning Buletine in Bahasa Melayu
8.00 a.m. Good Morning Malaysia
9.30 a.m. The Adventure of Jimmy Neutron
10.00 a.m What's on the Menu?
10.30 a.m. Running Man (Korean Series) Ep 300
11.30 a.m. Dia Ibuku (Malay Drama) Ep 5
12.30 p.m. Upin and Ipin
1.00 p.m. Buletine at One
1.30 p.m. Asian Spotlight
2.00 p.m. Bollywood Express
2.30 p.m. Gerak Khas The Movie
4.30 p.m. AJ Wow Store
5.00 p.m. Business News
5.30 p.m. Celebrity Kitchens
6.30 p.m. Goblin (Korean Drama) Ep 12
7.30 p.m. World Today
8.00 p.m. Prime Time News
9.00 p.m. Action Movie: The Fast and Furious
10.45 p.m. The Amazing Race Asia
12.00 midnight Nightline (English News)
12.30 a.m. Transmission Ends

Questions

1. 'World Today' is most probably a __________________.

A. news C. cartoon
B. sitcom D. documentary

2. How many times are the news broadcasted?

A. Five C. Three
B. Four D. Two

3. Who do you think will watch 'What's on the Menu?'

A. Women
B. Teenagers
C. Men and women
D. Those interested in cooking

4. Which is the longest programme of the day?

A. Asian Sportlight C. Gerak Khas The Movie
B. The Fast and Furious D. Celebrity Kitchens

5. What do you understand by the term "Transmission Ends"?

A. The television channel will stop screening for 5 minutes.

B. The television channel will stop screening for a commercial break.
C. The television channel will stop screening any more programmes
after that time.
D. The television channel will stop screening for the television to
be repaired

Answers

1. D. documentary

2. A. Four

3. D. Those interested in cooking

4. B. What's on the Menu?

5. C. The television channel will stop screening any more programmes

after that time.
Comprehension: TV Guide

Read the TV guide below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Comprehension: TV Guide

Read the TV guide below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Network 3 TV 7 Channel 9
7.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m.
News Today Malaysia in Sports Asia Today
In-depth coverage of News show covering Highlights the various
national and inter- national competitive team sports at cultures in Asian people
news. the national level.

7.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m.

Wheel of Fortune K-Drama Slot Malay Drama

8.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 8.30 p.m.

Wok With Sofea The World Today Treasure Island
Fusion recipes by Chef Focuses on world current A thrilling adventure for the
Irene. events. family.

8.30 p.m. 9.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m.

Power Girl
A two-hour animated movie
about a young powerful girl.
10.30 p.m.
Caribbean Adventures
This week, we travel to the
Exuma Islands of Bermuda.
11.30 p.m.
Business Report
Report on worldwide
financial markets.
The Little Mermaid
A two-hour movie about a
young mermaid willing to
give up her life in the sea
and her identity as a
mermaid to gain a human
soul.
11.00 p.m.
Malaysian Soundtrack
The latest and popular songs
by local singers.
Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?
10.00 p.m.
Night of the Living Dead
A two-hour movie about
corpses begins to leave the
graveyard in search of fresh
human bodies to devour.

12.00 p.m. 12.00 p.m. 12.00 p.m.

News in English News in Mandarin News in Bahasa Malaysia

Transmission Ends Transmission Ends Transmission Ends