SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT WEBQUEST
I. INTRODUCING YOUR TEACHER!!!
Good day students!
I am Mr. Doofus, and I will be your guide as you explore more of the world of Subject- Verb
Agreement. (Don’t pay attention to the math on the board! I was being tutored!)
But wait... before we tackle more of these, let us first refresh our minds on what Verbs,
Subjects, and this Subject- Verb Agreement really are.
I have provided you links to pep up your ideas on our topic. You will take down notes as you
scan the pages.
DIRECTIONS: IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, CLICK ON EACH OF THESE WEBSITES AND WRITE
DOWN THE DEFENITIONS AND EXAMPLES FOR VERBS, SUBJECTS, AND SUBJECT/VERB
AGREEMENT. INCLUDE THE DEFINITIONS FROM BOTH THIS PAGE AND THE COMPUTER LINKS.
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Verbs are words that denote the actions done by the SUBJECT in the sentence. (Write
this definitions and an example on your paper, then write the information provided in
the links below).
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000007.htm
http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/verb.html
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Subjects are the ones being talked about in the sentence. More often than not, they are
the doers of action. (Write these definitions and examples on your paper).
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000006.htm
http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/subject.htm
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Subject- Verb Agreement is a set of rules that tell you how to correctly use verbs to
make it agree with the number of subjects you have in a sentence. (Write these
definitions and examples on your paper).
https://eee.uci.edu/programs/esl/svlink.html
II. GETTING STARTED
A. Game Time!!
Do you think you understand these concepts? Let’s see! Play the game three times, and record
your score for each time that you try it ON YOUR OWN PAPER!!
http://www.gotkidsgames.com/sv/sv.html
B. Gaining Insight
I hope you had fun with the game and that you were able to exercise your mind as well.
Now, I want you to check the following links, jot down the rules presented on Subject- Verb
THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE WORD-FOR-WORD, but they do have to be logical and thorough.
You will be turning this in.
1. For the link below, copy the information for 1-10 and at LEAST one example ON YOUR
OWN PAPER.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslsubverb.html
2. For the link below, you will take the self-test and record your score.
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/agrsv_exercise.htm (take the self-test here)
C. Web Quest Evaluation—Answer the questions on your OWN PAPER in COMPLETE
SENTENCES. RESTATE EACH QUESTION.
1. Have you enjoyed the activity? Why or Why not? Which part do you like best?
2. In terms of the items, were you able to answer it easily? If not, why? State the item/s that
confused you.
3. In not more than five (5) sentences, write your comments and suggestions for the said
exercises.
D. Check Your Knowledge
After all of those exercises, I think you are now ready for a short quiz about our topic. If not,
feel free to review the rules and go over with the exercises. Write the correct verb on your
paper.
Directions: Write the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
Have Fun and Good Luck! :-)
Conclusion:
So, how do you find the lesson? Does it bring you any confusion?
To wrap- up, Subject- Verb Agreement provides us rules concerning whether or not verbs are
singular or plural based on the subjects in a sentence. More often than not, a singular subject
follows a singular verb, and plural subjects take a plural form of the verb. Nonetheless, some
verbs may be irregular with the application of the rules due to its forms.
I'm pretty sure you can now deal with your sentences without worrying much about the subject
and verbs.
Indeed, our Web discussion on Subject- Verb Agreement is a great help in developing your
communication skills- in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Remember, the more you
know it, the better communicator you will become.
TURN IN YOUR PAPER, and then you can go to SQUIGLY’S, FUNBRAIN, FREE RICE, OR COOL
MATH.