SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT | Easy Explanation | Examples & Quiz

Summary

This lesson on subject-verb agreement explains how both the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). It defines key concepts, such as subjects being the doers of actions and verbs indicating actions, and provides numerous examples for clarity. The script walks through simple examples, like 'this apple is delicious' and 'these apples are delicious,' to illustrate correct subject-verb agreement. Additionally, interactive sections challenge the viewer to identify subjects and verbs in sentences, reinforcing learning with clear, practical exercises.

Takeaways

• 😀 A verb is a word that shows action in a sentence.
• 😀 The subject is the person or thing performing the action in a sentence.
• 😀 Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb must both be singular or both be plural.
• 😀 In the sentence 'These apples are delicious,' the plural subject 'apples' requires the plural verb 'are.'
• 😀 In the sentence 'This apple is delicious,' the singular subject 'apple' requires the singular verb 'is.'
• 😀 A sentence's subject can be more than one word, such as 'the girl is brushing her teeth.'
• 😀 Examples of subject-verb agreement include sentences like 'Brian ate an orange' and 'Billy wore a jacket.'
• 😀 Identifying the subject in a sentence involves finding the person or thing performing the action.
• 😀 Identifying the verb in a sentence involves finding the word showing action or state of being.
• 😀 Practice with sentences helps solidify the understanding of subject-verb agreement in context, such as 'Paul talked on the phone' or 'We went to the movies.'

Q & A

What is subject-verb agreement?

Subject-verb agreement refers to the rule that both the subject and the verb in a sentence must either be singular or plural. This ensures the sentence is grammatically correct.

Can you give an example of subject-verb agreement with a plural subject?

Sure! In the sentence 'These apples are delicious,' 'apples' is the plural subject, so the verb 'are' is used to match the plural subject.

What is the role of the verb in a sentence?

A verb shows the action or state of being in a sentence. For example, 'bake,' 'play,' and 'skip' are all verbs because they show actions.

What is a subject in a sentence?

The subject is the person or thing that performs the action in the sentence. It can be a single word or a phrase.

How do you identify the subject in a sentence?

The subject is typically the noun or noun phrase that is doing the action in the sentence. For example, in 'The girl is brushing her teeth,' 'girl' is the subject.

How do singular and plural subjects affect the verb used in a sentence?

When the subject is singular, the verb must be singular as well, and when the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. For instance, 'This apple is delicious' (singular subject and verb) vs. 'These apples are delicious' (plural subject and verb).

What is the subject in the sentence 'The rose is beautiful'?

In the sentence 'The rose is beautiful,' the subject is 'rose,' as it is the noun performing the action (in this case, the subject is in a state of being, described as beautiful).

Can you identify the verb in the sentence 'The boys do the work'?

In the sentence 'The boys do the work,' 'do' is the verb, as it represents the action the subject ('boys') is performing.

What is the verb in the sentence 'We went to the movies'?

'Went' is the verb in the sentence 'We went to the movies,' as it describes the action the subject ('we') took.

How can we tell whether a verb is singular or plural?

A verb is singular when the subject is singular, and plural when the subject is plural. For example, 'She runs fast' (singular subject and verb) vs. 'They run fast' (plural subject and verb).