Mastering Subject/Verb Agreement

This video tutorial introduces the concept of subject-verb agreement, focusing on matching verbs to the subject's quantity. It covers basic rules, exceptions, and the importance of identifying the subject's number. The tutorial explains third person pronoun conjugation, compound subjects, and complex sentences with hidden subjects. Special cases, such as words implying singularity or plurality, are also discussed. The video aims to equip viewers with the skills to choose the correct verb form in various grammatical contexts.

What is not covered in the introduction to subject-verb agreement?

• Verb quantity matching

• Conjugation variations

• Verb tenses

• Irregular verbs

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the primary rule to remember about subject-verb agreement?

• Use plural verbs for all subjects

• Identify the subject and its number

• Check the verb's past tense

• Always start with the verb

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which pronoun typically changes the verb conjugation in third person?

• You

• He/She/It

• We

• They

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Which verb form is used with a singular third person pronoun?

• Jumps

• Jump

• Jumping

• Are jumping

How does the conjunction 'and' affect the verb agreement?

• It suggests an optional condition

• It has no effect

• It creates a plural subject

• It implies singularity

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What happens to the verb when using 'or' between two subjects?

• It becomes plural

• It must be irregular

• It is not affected

• It remains singular

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CCSS.L.3.1F

In the phrase 'neither cookies nor brownies is allowed', why is 'is' used instead of 'are'?

• Neither implies plural

• It treats the phrase as a single option

• Cookies and brownies are singular

• Grammar rules for treats are different

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What should you consider when there are extra words between the subject and the verb?

• Always choose a singular verb

• Identify the true subject

• Focus on the nearest noun to the verb

• Ignore the extra words

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What is crucial to determine the correct verb form in a sentence?

• The true subject and its number

• The length of the sentence

• The position of the verb

• The complexity of the sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which scenario describes using a singular verb with a plural-looking subject?

• Fifty dollars is

• People is

• The scissors are

• They are

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CCSS.L.3.1F