LP Subject Verb Agreement

LESSON PLAN
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of discussion, the learners are expected to;
 Identify the subject and verb in the sentence.
 Construct their own sentences with the use of subject and verb.
 Write their own essay with the proper use of subject verb agreement.
II. SUBJECT MATTER/ CONTENT

a) Lesson:English Grammar- Subject Verb Agreement
b) Learning Materials: Manila paper and Maker, Cartolina, Printed materials
c) Valuing Process: Participation, Cooperation and Attentiveness
d) Reference:https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/formandstyle/
multilingualwritingtip/blog/february-2020-subject-verb-agreement
III. PROCEDURE
A. MOTIVATION
 Group Activity: Identify the picture and answer what is being describe.
Answer: SUBJECT Answer: AGREEMENT
Answer: VERB
B. DISCUSSION
 A SUBJECT is a person, place, idea or thing that is being described,
discussed or otherwise dealt with. It can be a noun or pronoun along with all
of the modifiers that tag along with it. A subject can be at the beginning,
middle or end of a sentence. If you find it hard to locate the subject, then
you can identify it with the verb in the sentence.
 A VERB describes an action, state or occurrence. It forms the main part
of the predicate of a sentence. Every verb must have a subject to complete
the sentence..
 The SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT means that the subject and the verb
need to agree in number. Simply put, they have to agree in the singular form
or the plural form.
RULES FOR SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Key: subject = yellow, bold; verb = green, underline
1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too.
Example:She writes everyday.
Exception: When using the singular "they," use plural verb forms.
Example: The participant expressed satisfaction with their job. They are currently in a
managerial role at the organization.
2. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.
Example: They write every day.
3. When the subject of the sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns
connected by and, use a plural verb.
Examples: The doctoral student and the committee members write every day.

The percentage of employees who called in sick and the number of employees
who left their jobs within 2 years are reflective of the level of job satisfaction.
4. When there is one subject and more than one verb, the verbs throughout the sentence
must agree with the subject.
Example: Interviews are one way to collect data and allow researchers to gain an in-

depth understanding of participants.
Example: An assumption is something that is generally accepted as true and is an
important consideration when conducting a doctoral study.
5. When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb, remember that the verb still
agrees with the subject, not the noun or pronoun in the phrase following the subject of
the sentence.
Example: The student, as well as the committee members, is excited.
Example: The student with all the master’s degrees is very motivated.
Example: Strategies that the teacher uses to encourage classroom
participation include using small groups and clarifying expectations.
Example: The focus of the interviews was nine purposively selected participants.
6. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by "or" or "nor," use a
singular verb.
Example: The chairperson or the CEO approves the proposal before proceeding.
7. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun
joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is closest
to the verb. This is also called the rule of proximity.
Example: The student or the committee members write every day.

Example: The committee members or the student writes every day.
8. The words and phrases "each," "each one," "either," "neither," "everyone,"
"everybody," "anyone," "anybody," "nobody," "somebody," "someone," and "no one"
are singular and require a singular verb.
Example: Each of the participants was willing to be recorded.

Example: Neither alternative hypothesis was accepted.
Example: I will offer a $5 gift card to everybody who participates in the study.
Example: No one was available to meet with me at the preferred times.
9. Noncount nouns take a singular verb.
Example: Education is the key to success.

Example: Diabetes affects many people around the world.
Example: The information obtained from the business owners was relevant to include
in the study.
Example: The research I found on the topic was limited.
10. Some countable nouns in English such as earnings, goods, odds, surroundings,

proceeds, contents, and valuables only have a plural form and take a plural verb.
Example: The earnings for this quarter exceed expectations.

Example: The proceeds from the sale go to support the homeless population in the
city.
Example: Locally produced goods have the advantage of shorter supply chains.
11. In sentences beginning with "there is" or "there are," the subject follows the verb. Since
"there" is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows the verb.
Example: There is little administrative support.
Example: There are many factors affecting teacher retention.
12. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but are considered
singular and take a singular verb. Some examples are "group," "team," "committee,"
"family," and "class."
Example: The group meets every week.
Example: The committee agrees on the quality of the writing.

However, the plural verb is used if the focus is on the individuals in the group. This is
much less common.
Example: The committee participate in various volunteer activities in their private
lives.
C. APPLICATION
 Individual Activity: Underline the correct verb in the parenthesis.
1) The committee members and the student (write, writes) every day.
2) The lesson plans for Chapter 3 (is, are, were) available in the shared folder.
3) The focus of the interviews (were, are, was) nine purposively selected participants.
4) Each of the participants (were, was, are) willing to be recorded.
5) Following pressure from peers often (leads, lead) to teenagers engaging in risky
behavior.
6) The nurse who normally works with pediatric patients (volunteers, volunteer) at the
blood drive every year.
7) Strategies that the teacher (use, uses, used) to encourage classroom participation
include using small groups and clarifying expectations.
8) Interviews (is, were, are) one way to collect data and allow researchers to gain an in-
depth understanding of participants.
IV. EVALUATION
 Make your own essay about ‘How will you spend your vacation this summer
break’ with the use of proper subject verb agreement.
V. ASSIGNMENT
 Construct five sentences using the proper Subject Verb Agreement..

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LESSON PLAN

II. SUBJECT MATTER/ CONTENT

Answer: SUBJECT Answer: AGREEMENT

RULES FOR SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

Key: subject = yellow, bold; verb = green, underline

1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too.

2. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.

Examples: The doctoral student and the committee members write every day.

Example: Interviews are one way to collect data and allow researchers to gain an in-

Example: The chairperson or the CEO approves the proposal before proceeding.

Example: The student or the committee members write every day.

Example: Each of the participants was willing to be recorded.

9. Noncount nouns take a singular verb.

Example: Education is the key to success.

10. Some countable nouns in English such as earnings, goods, odds, surroundings,

Example: The earnings for this quarter exceed expectations.

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