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Theme 3
Subject-verb agreement
Why do subjects and verbs need to agree?
On your paper, underline the subject and circle the noun.
Sai-Kit leads our team in victories. Our opponents recognize his talent. We make a great doubles team.
Essential Question
How do I use correct subject-verb agreement?
Why do subjects and verbs need to agree? A present tense verb and its subject must agree
in number. Add –s or-es to a verb if the subject is singular. Do not add –s or –es if the subject is plural or I
or you.
Why do subjects and verbs need to agree?1. Angel (practice, practices) for two hours
every day.
2. Some players (brag, brags) about their serves.
3. I sometimes (stay, stays) for one of the matches.
4. Tickets (cost, costs) only one dollar each.
5. At the end of the season, the school (hold, holds) a tournament.
Assignment
Complete Practice Book #241 with a partner.
Treasure Hunt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/sentencebasics/verbsubjectagreement/game.shtml
Summarization Activity
Complete lab 241 and 242.