Subject Verb Agreement (singular and plural noun + action verb)
Summary
TLDRThis educational video script focuses on subject-verb agreement, a fundamental grammar concept. It explains the importance of matching singular and plural nouns with their corresponding verb forms. The script uses examples and simple mnemonics to illustrate the correct pairings, such as 'a bird sings' and 'the children play.' It also clarifies that plural verbs do not add an 's' at the end, contrasting with singular verbs. The goal is to help viewers understand and apply subject-verb agreement rules effectively.
Takeaways
- π Subject-verb agreement is about ensuring that the subject and the verb in a sentence match in number, either singular or plural.
- π If the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular, and it typically ends with an 's'.
- π³ Examples of singular nouns include 'car', 'tree', and 'ball', and singular verbs like 'eats' and 'drinks'.
- π§ A mnemonic to remember singular verbs is to think of them as needing a 'little friend s' because they represent a single entity.
- π€ The sentence 'A bird sings' demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a singular noun and verb.
- π« When the subject is plural, the verb does not take an 's' at the end, unlike singular verbs.
- π Examples of plural nouns include 'birds', 'teeth', and 'bananas', and a plural verb like 'bloom' agrees with the plural noun 'flowers'.
- β The correct sentence 'The children play with toys' uses a plural noun 'children' with a plural verb 'play' without an extra 's'.
- π The sentence 'The stars shine' is correct because 'stars' is plural and 'shine' is the appropriate plural verb.
- π Understanding subject-verb agreement helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences, whether with singular or plural nouns.
- π Additional resources such as games and activities are available to further practice subject-verb agreement, as mentioned in the video description.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is subject-verb agreement, focusing on how singular and plural nouns match with their corresponding verbs.
What does subject-verb agreement mean?
-Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and the verb in a sentence must agree with each other in number, meaning if the subject is singular, the verb should be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb should be plural.
Why is it important to match singular nouns with singular verbs?
-It is important to match singular nouns with singular verbs to maintain grammatical correctness and ensure that the sentence conveys the intended meaning clearly.
How can you remember that a singular verb often ends with an 's'?
-You can remember that a singular verb often ends with an 's' by thinking of it as the verb wanting a 'little friend s' because it is 'single' or 'alone'.
What is the difference between a singular and a plural noun?
-A singular noun refers to one entity, while a plural noun refers to more than one entity. The video suggests watching another video on singular and plural nouns for more details.
Can you give an example of a sentence with a singular noun and a singular verb?
-An example of a sentence with a singular noun and a singular verb is 'A bird sings,' where 'bird' is the singular noun and 'sings' is the singular verb.
How do you determine if a verb is plural?
-A verb is plural when it matches a plural noun, and unlike singular verbs, plural verbs do not typically end with an 's'. The absence of an extra 's' at the end helps indicate plurality.
What is the correct sentence: 'The apple fall' or 'The apple falls'?
-The correct sentence is 'The apple falls' because 'apple' is a singular noun, requiring a singular verb form.
Can you provide an example of a sentence with a plural noun and a plural verb?
-An example of a sentence with a plural noun and a plural verb is 'The children play with toys,' where 'children' is the plural noun and 'play' is the plural verb.
What is the correct sentence: 'The stars shines' or 'Stars shine'?
-The correct sentence is 'Stars shine' because 'stars' is a plural noun, requiring the plural verb 'shine' without an extra 's' at the end.
Where can viewers find more information and practice on subject-verb agreement?
-Viewers can find more information and practice on subject-verb agreement in the description below the video, where there are links to additional videos, games, and activities related to the topic.
Outlines
π Introduction to Subject-Verb Agreement
This paragraph introduces the concept of subject-verb agreement, emphasizing the importance of matching the subject and verb in number. It explains that if the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular, and vice versa for plural subjects and verbs. The paragraph provides examples of singular nouns and verbs, and clarifies that singular verbs typically end with an 's'. It also poses a question about which sentence is correct between 'The apple fall' and 'The apple falls', setting up a topic that will be revisited later in the video.
π Examples of Singular Noun and Verb Agreement
This paragraph delves into the specifics of singular noun and verb agreement, using examples such as 'a bird sings' and 'a flower grows' to illustrate the rule. It discusses the mnemonic of adding an 's' to singular verbs to remember that they need a 'little friend', as they represent a single entity. The paragraph reinforces the concept by asking viewers to identify the correct sentence between 'a boy dances' and 'a boy dance', concluding that 'a boy dances' is correct due to the singular noun 'boy' requiring a singular verb 'dances'.
π« Understanding Plural Noun and Verb Agreement
The paragraph shifts focus to plural nouns and verbs, explaining that plural nouns indicate more than one entity and therefore require plural verbs that do not add an 's' at the end. Examples such as 'the children play with toys' and 'the elves wrap the presents' are used to demonstrate correct agreement. The paragraph also revisits the initial question about the correct form between 'the apple fall' and 'the apple falls', concluding that 'the apple falls' is correct due to 'apple' being a singular noun. It ends with an encouragement for viewers to practice identifying correct subject-verb agreements with plural nouns.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Subject-verb agreement
π‘Singular
π‘Plural
π‘Nouns
π‘Verbs
π‘Ends with 's'
π‘Mnemonic
π‘Examples
π‘Description box
π‘Subscribe
π‘Mnemonic device
Highlights
Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb must agree in number, singular or plural.
If the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.
A singular verb always has an 's' at the end, like 'eats' and 'drinks'.
To remember singular verbs, think of them wanting a little friend 's' because they are single or alone.
Example: 'A bird sings' - 'bird' is singular, so 'sings' is the correct singular verb.
The correct sentence is 'The apple falls' because 'apple' is singular and needs a singular verb.
For plural nouns, the verb does not add an 's' at the end unlike singular verbs.
Plural verbs are used with plural nouns to show there is more than one, so no extra 's' is needed.
Example: 'Flowers bloom' - 'flowers' is plural, so 'bloom' is the correct plural verb without an 's'.
The correct sentence is 'The children play with toys' because 'children' is plural and 'play' is the correct plural verb.
The correct sentence is 'The elves wrap the presents' because 'elves' is plural and 'wrap' is the correct plural verb.
The correct sentence is 'Stars shine' because 'stars' is plural and 'shine' is the correct plural verb.
The video explains subject-verb agreement with singular and plural nouns through examples and mnemonic devices.
Additional resources like videos, games, and activities about subject-verb agreement are available in the description.
The video aims to help viewers better understand subject-verb agreement rules.
The presenter uses simple language, examples, and music to make the lesson engaging and memorable.
A link to a video about singular and plural nouns is provided for those who need a refresher.
Transcripts
before you watch this video can you
guess which sentence is correct
the apple fall
the apple falls
well that's what we are talking about
today subject verb agreement so hold on
to your answer because we'll come back
to it in just a bit
what is subject-verb agreement this just
means that the subject and the verb has
to get along like their buddies
they have to agree with each other
so what does that mean
that means if the subject is singular
then the verb has to be singular if the
subject is plural then the verb has to
be plural
if you're not sure what singular and
plural noun means stop watching this
video scroll down to the description box
and find the link to the video about
singular and plural nouns and watch that
first
[Music]
we are going to focus on nouns as
subjects today and we are going to learn
how the nouns match the verbs
[Music]
first let's learn about singular noun
and verb agreement
we first need to remember that singular
means there is just one it's single it's
alone here's a couple of singular nouns
car
tree
ball
here's something really important to
remember about a singular verb a
singular verb always has an s at the end
eats drinks
remember that singular means just one
thing
i try to remember putting an s at the
end by thinking that it wants a little
friend s
because it's single or alone
i know it's a bit silly but it helps me
remember
[Music]
read this sentence a bird sings a bird
that's a singular noun that means
there's just one bird we need a singular
verb remember a singular verb wants a
little friend s at the end
so we'll say a bird sings
[Music]
here's another one a flower grows
a flower is a singular noun there's just
one flower
and gross is a singular verb
do you see our little friend s at the
end of our singular verb
we have a singular noun and a singular
verb so our subject and verb agree with
each other
now let's go back to those sentences you
saw at the beginning of this video
the apple fall
the apple falls
which subject and verb agree
the apple is a singular noun so we need
a singular verb
balls
now that we know how to match a singular
noun and singular verb in a sentence can
you spot which sentence is correct
a boy dances
a boy dance
that's right a boy dances is correct
because boy is a singular noun so you
need a singular verb dances
don't forget that s at the end of a
singular verb
shall we now look at the plural noun and
plural verb agreement
we first need to remember that plural
means there is more than one it is not
alone
here's a couple of pronouns
birds
teeth
bananas
one thing you need to remember about
plural verbs is that unlike singular
verbs we will not add s at the end think
of it this way when a sentence is in the
plural form it means there's more than
one it's not alone
you don't want another friend s to make
it too crowded
look at this next sentence flowers is a
plural noun so we need a plural verb
bloom is a plural verb
do you see that we did not add an s at
the end
we have a plural noun and a plural verb
so our subject and verb agree with each
other
[Music]
what about these sentences which one is
correct
the children play with toys
the children plays with toys
[Music]
the children play with toys is the
correct sentence children is a plural
noun meaning there's more than one child
so we need a plural verb to go along
with the subject
play is the plural verb and there is no
extra s at the end of play
try this one the elves wraps the
presents
the elves wrap the presents
which one is correct
[Music]
the elves wrap the presents is the
correct sentence
elves is a plural noun so we have a
plural verb a plural verb does not have
an extra s at the end so it's rap
now that we know how to match a plural
noun and plural verb in a sentence can
you spot which sentence is correct
the stars shines
stars shine
good job the stars shine is correct
because stars is a plural noun and shine
as a plural verb
i hope this video helped you better
understand about subject-verb agreement
with singular and plural nouns check out
the description below for more videos
like this you'll also find links to
games and activities about subject verb
agreement
[Music]
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bye now
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