The child eats ice

cream.
 A subject is the
person, place, or
thing that is doing
something.
A verb is a word that
shows an action or
state of being.
oThe child eats ice
cream.
oOur ancestors were
value-oriented people.
oDogs bark when they
see strange people.
•What do you notice about
the underlined words?
•How do you call the
underlined words?
•What do you notice about
the encircle words?
•Which of the subjects is
singular? Plural?
•What rule can you give
that is applicable about
subjects and verbs in
sentences?
 Subject-
Verb
Agreement
 Subject

A subject may be a
noun or pronoun.
The subject is the one
being talked about.
 Verb
A verb is an action word or a
linking verb (a state of
being).
A verb tells the action of the
subject or action given to the
subject.
If the subject is a singular noun, or
the pronoun he, she or it, you need
a singular verb.
• The zookeeper is feeding the
animals.
• He is playing on the swings.
• The earth revolves round the sun.
Use a plural verb if the subject is
a plural noun, or the pronoun we,
you or they.
• The stars shine brightly on a
clear night.
• They love us a lot.
• The two girls always walk home
together.
Move – moves
Listen – listens
Jump – jumps
It’s your time
to give
examples!
 Use the correct form
of the simple present
tense of the verbs in
parentheses.
1. A tiger ________. (roar)
2. All birds ______ eggs. (lay)
3. Dad _______ listening to
music. (like)
4. Uncle Bob ______ his car
every day. (wash)
1. She – know
2. Children – are
3. Twins – fight
4. Parents – love
 Group
Activity
 What is the
general rule of
subject-verb
agreement?
 Fill in the blanks with verbs that match the subjects. Use
the correct form of the simple present tense of the verbs in
parentheses.
1. I always _____ to school with my brother.
(go)
2. Mark always ______ to school with his
brother. (go)
3. You ________ the answer. (know)
4. Luis ________ the answer, too. (know)
5. This book ______ very few drawings. (have)
 Assignment

In relation to our lesson

for today, find out the other
rules pertaining to subject-
verb agreement.