Grammar in Action: Subject-Verb Agreement

Grade 7 English Language Arts Building Strong Communication Skills

What Do You Notice?

The dog runs in the park. The dogs runs in the park. Which sentence sounds correct to you?

What is a Subject?

The WHO or WHAT the sentence is about Can be a person, place, thing, or idea Usually comes before the verb Examples: Maria, the cat, happiness

What is a Verb?

Shows ACTION or STATE OF BEING Action verbs: run, jump, write, think Linking verbs: is, are, was, were Helping verbs: have, will, can, should

Subject and Verb Detective

Find the subject and verb in each sentence: 1. The teacher explains the lesson clearly. 2. Students are listening carefully. 3. My backpack contains many books.

Singular vs. Plural: Understanding Number

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The Golden Rule of Subject-Verb Agreement

Singular subjects take singular verbs Plural subjects take plural verbs The subject and verb must MATCH in number This creates harmony in your sentences!

Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Chart

Fix the Mistakes!

Correct these sentences: 1. The dogs barks loudly. 2. She walk to school every day. 3. They is my best friends. 4. The book are on the table.

Tricky Situations: Compound Subjects

Two or more subjects joined by 'and' = PLURAL Example: Tom and Jerry are friends Subjects joined by 'or' = match the closer subject Example: The teacher or students decide

Quick Check: Which is Correct?

A) The cats and the dog plays outside. B) The cats and the dog play outside. Think about the compound subject rule!

Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

Always identify the subject first Determine if it's singular or plural Choose the verb that matches Practice makes perfect! You're ready to write with confidence!