Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement Rules

Grade 7 English Language Arts Building Strong Grammar Foundations

Sentence Detective Game

Find the grammar mistakes! The dogs barks loudly every morning. A group of students are waiting outside. My friend and I is going to the park.

What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number Singular subjects need singular verbs Plural subjects need plural verbs This creates clear, grammatically correct sentences

Subject-Verb Agreement Chart

Interactive Sentence Sorting

Work in pairs with sentence strips Sort sentences: Singular or Plural? Check if the verb agrees with the subject Fix any errors you find together

Common Pitfalls: What's the Subject?

The bouquet of flowers smells lovely. Which word is the real subject? Why might this confuse students?

Write Your Own Sentences

Create 5 original sentences with correct subject-verb agreement Include both singular and plural examples Highlight your subjects and verbs Share with your group for peer review

Remember the Rule

Subject and verb must agree in number - this is the foundation of clear, effective writing.