WORD OF THE DAY

agreement (n.)
 harmony; unison
Example:
The two sides finally came up with
an agreement.
The girls prepare the dishes every Friday.

SUBJECT PREDICATE
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson,

1. I can identify the correct verb that should be paired

with the subject in sentences;
2. I can construct sentences with correct subject and
verb agreement; and
3. I can utter the significance of having agreement
among individuals.
This sentence is
grammatically correct:

“The boys in the room is thinking.”

AGREE or DISAGREE?
This sentence is
grammatically correct:

“They love to study English.”

AGREE or DISAGREE?
SUBJECT AND VERB
AGREEMENT
 RULE #9
GENERIC REFERENCES
EXAMPLE:
1. The young like to listen to
loud music.
2. The rich are not always
happy. Slide 3 of 8
RULE #9 GENERIC REFERENCES

Generic references with

“the” require plural
verb.
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RULE #10 FOREIGN NOUNS
EXAMPLE:
1. The bacteria are
spreading.
2. Their theses look
absolutely correct.
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RULE #10 FOREIGN NOUNS
Foreign nouns are nouns that
form their plural form in their
unique way.

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RULE #10 FOREIGN NOUNS
SINGULAR PLURAL
CRITERION CRITERIA
DATUM DATA
DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSES
THESIS THESES
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RULE #11 INVERTED SENTENCE
EXAMPLES:
1. Here are the books that
you ordered.
2. There is a house in the
middle of the field. Slide 3 of 8
RULE #11 INVERTED SENTENCE
In inverted sentences, the
subject follows the verb. It may
begin with “here is/are or there
is/are”. The verb agrees with what
follows the verb.
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 RULE #12
A NUMBER AND THE NUMBER
EXAMPLE:
1. A number of students are going
on a trip.
2. The number of students is large.
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 RULE #12
A NUMBER AND THE NUMBER
A number is always plural.
The number is always
singular.

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 RULE #12
“EITHER OR; NEITHER NOR”
EXAMPLE:
1. Either the girl or the boy knows how
to deal with people.
2. Neither the student nor the teachers
see the actual incident.
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 RULE #12
“EITHER OR; NEITHER NOR”
12. When the subjects are joined by
‘either or’ or ‘neither nor’ , the verb
will agree in person and number
with the noun nearest to it.
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 RULE #12
TITLES
EXAMPLE:
1. “The Little Prince” is my
favourite story of all time.
2. “Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs” is really popular.
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 RULE #12
TITLES
The title of a book or
other work of art always
takes singular verb.
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 MASTERY
LEARNING GAME
1. Each student will answer each question posted on the
board.
2. The group will be given 10 seconds to collaborate and
choose one answer that they believe is the correct
answer.
3. In random, one student will be called to say their answer.
On the other hand, he/she may say pass if he/she doesn’t
know the answer.
4. Groups who will get correct answers will get one point.
 Thewicked
The wicked (deserve,
(deserve,
deserves) punishment
deserves) punishment
The (crisis, crises) in
Middle East seems
hard to overcome.
Here (is, are) the
chocolates I bought for
you.
Either Ana or her
friends (complete,
completes) the task.
The number of
participants (is, are)
higher than this year.
Neither the player nor
the coach (join, joins)
in the rematch.
“There (are, is)
mangoes in the basket.
The phenomenon (is,
are) remarkably
horrible.
A number of people
(grow, grows)
tomatoes in the
garden.
“The Three
Musketeers (is, are) a
good novel.
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson,

1. I can identify the correct verb that should be

paired with the subject in sentences;

2. I can construct sentences with correct subject and

verb agreement; and

3. I can utter the significance of having agreement

among individuals.
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SUBJECT AND VERB

AGREEMENT (PART 4)

NOTE: Write in cursive.

RULE #9 GENERIC REFERENCES

Generic references with

“the” require plural verb.
Example:
1. The rich are not always
happy.
RULE #10 FOREIGN NOUNS
Foreign nouns are nouns that
form their plural form in their
unique way.
Example:
RULE #11 INVERTED SENTENCE
In inverted sentences, the
subject follows the verb. It may
begin with “here is/are or there
is/are”. The verb agrees with what
follows the verb.
Example: Here are the tokens.
 RULE #12
A NUMBER AND THE NUMBER
A number is always plural.
The number is always singular.
Example:
The number of students is large.
 RULE #12
“EITHER OR; NEITHER NOR”
12. When the subjects are joined by
‘either or’ or ‘neither nor’ , the verb will
agree in person and number with the
noun nearest to it.
Example: Either the girl or the boy does
the homework.
 RULE #12
TITLES
The title of a book or other work
of art always takes singular
verb.
Example: “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs” is really popular.
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 BASIC RULE #4
The pronoun “I” can be paired with
either a singular verb or plural verb.
Examples:
I am busy. I love my new bag.

subject plural verb

subject singular verb
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BASIC RULE #5
Compound subjects joined by
“and” are plural.
Examples:
A pencil and an eraser make writing easier.

compound subject plural verb

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BASIC RULE #6
Modifiers between the subject and
the verb do not affect the
agreement.
Example:
The colors of the rainbow are beautiful.

subject verb
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REMEMBER:
NOUNS and VERBS form PLURALS in
OPPOSITE ways. (except for irregulars)
Nouns ADD an s or es Verbs REMOVE the s or es
Example: flower – flowers Example: speaks – speak

singular plural singular plural

Singular Plural

Foot Feet

Man Men

Mouse Mice
These linking verbs or auxiliary
verbs have the following plurals:
SINGULAR PLURAL
is are
was were
does do
has have
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SUBJECT AND VERB

AGREEMENT (BASIC)

NOTE: Write in cursive.

BASIC RULE #1
SINGULAR SUBJECT must be
paired with a SINGULAR VERB.
Example: The dog chases the cat.

singular subject singular verb

BASIC RULE #2
PLURAL SUBJECT must be
paired with a PLURAL VERB.
Example: The dogs chase the cat.

plural subject plural verb

BASIC RULE #3
The pronoun “YOU” is always
paired with a plural verb.
Example: You make me smile.

subject verb
 BASIC RULE #4
The pronoun “I” can be paired with
either a singular verb or plural verb.

Examples:
I am busy. I love my new bag.

subject subject plural verb

singular verb
BASIC RULE #5
Compound subjects joined by
“and” are plural.
Example:
A pencil and an eraser make writing easier.

compound subject plural verb

BASIC RULE #6
Modifiers between the subject and
the verb do not affect the
agreement.
Example:
The colors of the rainbow are beautiful.

subject verb
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“In peace I will lie down and sleep,

for the Lord will keep me safe.”
Psalm 4:8
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
1. Singular subject is paired with a singular verb.
2. Plural subject is paired with a plural verb.
3. “You” is always paired with a plural verb.
4. The pronoun “I” can be paired with either a
singular or plural verb.
5. Compound subjects joined by “and” are plural.
6. Modifiers do not affect the subject and verb
agreement.