SUBJECT-VERB

AGREEMENT
GRADE 7 ENGLISH

THE BASIC RULE

A singular subject must have
singular verb (-s form).
A plural subject must have plural
verb (base form).

Agreement in a Nutshell
The elephant asks for peanuts.
elephant = singular subject
asks = singular verb

The elephants ask for peanuts.

elephants = plural subject
trumpet = plural verb

FORMATIVE 3.1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Identify the subject and tell if it is singular or

plural.
His mentor sees his eagerness to learn the skill.
The bookshelves in the library is new.
The presented data causes confusion.
The students went to the museum.
The elementary pupils take the exam.

FORMATIVE 3.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Write the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

The resilient Filipinos (see) hope despite
desolation.
The newly opened restaurant (serve) appetizing
dishes.
The candidates (give) persuading speeches.
The school (suspend) the classes today.
The children (rejoice) after receiving their gifts.

Subjects with Either-or, neither-nor, takes the

number of the nearer subject.

Either the boss or his

employees wishes for a
holiday trip.
Either the boss or his
employees wish for a holiday
trip.

Neither the teachers nor the principal

attend the meeting.
Not only the mangoes but
also the tomatoes wither
easily.

Including
Beware of intervening/interrupting
phrases.
As well as
Along with
Together with

In addition
to
Especially

The squirrel as
The
well
squirrel
as theaspigeons
well askeeps
the pigeons
an eye
keep
on an
Sammy, the sneaky
eye on cat.
Sammy, the sneaky cat.

Bad
kitty!

This sentence might

sound right, but it is
completely wrong!

Tungkung Langit,
together with Alunsina,
creates the Universe.
Angela, as well as
Paulynne, cheers for
Paul.

Plural nouns in form but singular in

meaning takes singular verbs.

Mathematics appear to be the

easiest subject.
Mathematics appears to be
the easiest subject.

Singular
verbs
(is, was,
verb + s)

Economics
Statistics
Refreshments
Physics
Biometrics
Aerobics

F 3.3
Answer Practice on Voyagers
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