subject-verb agreement: helping words get along jacob m. lightbody © 2014 an introduction

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Subject-Verb Agreement: Helping Words Get Along Jacob M. Lightbody © 2014 An Introduction

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  • Subject-Verb Agreement: Helping Words Get Along Jacob M. Lightbody 2014 An Introduction
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  • Subject-verb agreement errors are very common in writing. These errors weaken a writers ability to communicate effectively. Fortunately, many of these mistakes can be fixed by paying attention to one simple rule. Introduction:
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  • Wed better check to make sure that we know what subject-verb agreement means before we learn the rule. Well review the definitions of subjects and verbs on the next slide.
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  • Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and the verb in a sentence are used together correctly. Heres a reminder of what those words mean: Subject = Who or what the sentence is about Verb = What is happening in the sentence (the action)
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  • The simple thing to remember about subject-verb agreement is that singular subjects require singular verbs. Likewise, plural subjects require plural verbs. -This is easier than it sounds. Lets look at some examples! The Rule:
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  • Example #1: Singular: He writes well. Plural: We write well. Notice that the verb changes from singular to plural in order to agree with the subject.
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  • Example #2: Singular: She is going to the store. Plural: We are going to the store. Notice that the verb changes from singular to plural in order to agree with the subject.
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  • There are a lot of complexities concerning subject-verb agreement that you will need to learn in the future. For now, lets review the basic rule that well be using today. - Ready?
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  • 1.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. We _____ going to the skating party. A.) is B.) are
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  • Go Back Go Forward
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  • You got it! Go Forward
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  • 2.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. We _____ to see the monster movie. A.) want B.) wants
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  • Go Back Go Forward
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  • You got it! Go Forward
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  • 3.) Select the verb that agrees with the subject. He _____ late for his bus this morning. A.) was B.) were
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  • Go Back Go Forward
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  • You got it! Go Forward
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  • 4.) Select the subject that agrees with the verb. ______ is the new champion. A.) She B.) We
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  • Go Back Go Forward
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  • You got it! Go Forward
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  • 5.) Select the subject that agrees with the verb. ______ wish that the rain would stop. A.) He B.) They
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  • Go Back Go Forward
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  • You got it! Go Forward
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  • The End (You did a wonderful job today.)
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