Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Grade School
PAASCU Level III Accredited
ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC WORK IN ENGLISH
GRADE SIX
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to do the following:
A. use correct subject-verb agreement,
B. give an appropriate verb to complete a sentence and paragraph;
C. identify error in the use of the subject and verb;
D. construct own sentences using correct subject-verb agreement rules.
II. TIME FRAME
October 19, 21 and 22, 2013
III. LESSON
Subject-Verb Agreement ( Rules 1-7)
REFERENCES:
Mesa, E. (2003). Exploring the English Language 5: DIWA Learning Systems Inc.
Robles,E and Corsino C. (2003) English This Way 6 Second Edition. Quezon City:
Phoenix Publishing House
Alfaro, A and Piang Y.(2004).English Language Power 6. Quezon City: SIBS Publishing
House Inc.
IV. LEARNING EXPERIENCE
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Are these pictures familiar to you? Which of the following pictures can you
relate yourself with? Why?
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Are you a member of any club or interest group in your school? Which have
you joined so far? What projects and activities is you club involved in?
Here is a list of some clubs or interest groups in your school. Let’s study them.
Arts Club
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this club develops the pupils’ sense of aesthetic and creative
self expression using shapes , lines, color, texture and other
art forms
Sing-along Club -
in this group, the talents of the pupils in singing and harmonizing
with the other voice are honed to form a choir that will be tapped
for various school activities
Theater Club
in this group basic skills are taught for the discovery of one’s
talent in acting and simple play production.
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Junior Journalist Club - opportunities are given to explore all possible avenues to
express thoughts and feelings in different genres and to train
for basic journalism
Drum and Glockenspiel - the members of this group are taught the rudiments of playing
the lyre and drum to be able to participate in and give life to
some school activities.
Student Government - this is an avenue for the pupils to heighten their civic
consciousness and perform their duties as responsible
citizens not only of our country but also of their immediate
communities
Munting Core
- the pupils are given an opportunity to practice their missionary
zeal through active participation in the liturgical services of the
school.
Vocabulary Development
The first letter of the word taken from the description of each school club is given. Supply
the other missing letters to form the word which corresponds to its meaning.
a
- deals with the nature, creation and appreciation of beauty
g
- a distinctive type of literary composition
h
- to sharpen or develop
c
-
awareness
t
-
drew from
Comprehension Check
1. What club offers opportunities for pupils to discover their talent in singing?
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2. Where do they practice their being “ little missionaries”?
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3. What is offered to pupils in the Arts Club?
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4. How does the Student Government Club develop the children’s sense of nationalism?
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5. How do these club offerings help the pupils in their studies?
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Study these two sentences which say something about the clubs in your school.
1, This club teaches the pupils how to appreciate their own as well as the other nation’s
cultural heritage.
2. The club develops the pupils’ sense of aesthetic and creative self-expression.
Questions:
What are the verbs in the sentences?
What time do they indicate?
The verbs are teaches and develops.
They indicate present time.
Verbs are also time words. They show action or state of being in relation to time.
The tense of the verb denotes the time the action is done.
The verb teaches and develops denote actions at the present time
The present tense shows that an action takes place at the present time.
Examples:
Children participate in many activities.
I write article for our school newspaper during my free time.
The kid practices the latest dance steps regularly.
We also use the simple present tense to show an action that is repeatedly done, to
show an idea that is always true, and to indicate future time.
Examples:
Repeated Action: I go to school at 7:00 am everyday.
Always true:
Oxygen is needed by animals and humans.
Future Idea:
She performs later in the afternoon.
The verbs should always agree with the subject in person and in number. Here are
some guidelines to follow in making the verb agree with its subject.
Rule #1. A singular subject requires a singular verb ( except I and you)
Examples:
A good pupil follows the school rules and regulations.
He is a visitor in the library.
Rule #2. Plural subjects and the singular pronouns I and you require a plural verb.
Examples:
The students stand at attention during the flag ceremony.
I always pray .
Rule #3. If the compound subjects are connected by either….or or by neither…nor,
the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it.
Examples:
Either the girl or the boys attend the party.
Neither the girls nor the boy receives the call.
Rule #4. Compound singular subjects connected by and but referring to two different
persons take a plural verb.
Examples:
My dog and I are friends.
Peter and Andrew have gone to the concert.
However, if the compound subjects connected by and refer to one or same
person, a singular verb is required.
Examples:
Our group leader and class president is Jonathan.
My cousin and best friend offers her help.
Rule #5 A parenthetical expression or a phrase between the subject and the verb
does not change the number of the verb.
Examples:
The teacher, together with the pupils, plans to go home.
The students, along with their teacher, walk fast.
Rule #6. Nouns plural in form but singular in meaning like news, measles,
mathematics requires a singular verb.
Examples:
The news is little slanted.
Measles is a contagious disease.
Rule #7. A noun which is plural in form and meaning like eyeglasses, pants, scissors
requires a plural verb.
Examples:
My eyeglasses need some repair.
His pants are too big for him.
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Grade School
PAASCU Level III Accredited
ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC WORK IN ENGLISH
GRADE SIX
Name: _________________________________________
Score: ___________
Grade and Section:_______________________________
H.P.S. 25 pts.
ACTIVITY # 1
Directions: Underline the subject in the sentence then encircle the verb that agrees with it.
1. Vast areas in our country ( is, are) now planted with rice.
2. The Philippines ( do, does ) not have the modern technology for farming yet.
3. Illegal logging ( is, are) causing much damage to our forests.
4. Flood or soil erosion ( is, are) a result of the denudation of our forests.
5. Timber and firewood ( is, are) used in large quantities.
6. The productivity of our virgin forests ( has, have) been less over the years.
7. The downfall of many nations ( is, are) attributed to the destruction of forests.
8. Reforestation ( is, are) urgently needed to save our forests from destruction.
9. These students along with their teacher ( express, expresses) well.
10. The pen and the pencil ( lie, lies ) on the desk.
11. Pliers ( is, are ) used for various purposes.
12. Civics ( teach, teaches) the duties of a citizen.
13. The computer and the fax machine ( is , are) modern inventions.
14. The woman and her daughter ( makes, make ) last minute purchase at the store.
15. Either the cats or the dog ( eat, eats) slowly.
ACTIVITY #2
Directions: Complete the paragraph by filling the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in
parentheses.
Danica ____________(love) to read. She, together with her friends, always
__________________(borrow) books from the library. They ____________(spend) their free
time reading books on the different subjects. Danica _____________ (enjoy) reading stories
and novels while her friends ______________ ( go) for science fictions. She also _________
(get) challenged reading Science books. They ____________ ( to be) fascinated with books
about heavenly bodies.
I guess everybody _____________ (do) the same. Neither
Danica nor her friends
_________________ (notice) the time while reading. Because of their love for reading , their
friends __________________ (call) them Misses Library.
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Grade School
PAASCU Level III Accredited
ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC WORK IN ENGLISH
GRADE SIX
Name: _________________________________________
Score: ___________
Grade and Section:_______________________________
H.P.S. 18 pts.
ACTIVITY # 3
Directions: Underline the noun used as subject in each of the following sentences. Then
encircle the verb inside the parenthesis that agrees with the subject.
1. Shorts ( is, are ) comfortable to wear at home.
2. Marvin’s socks ( is, are ) new.
3. Slacks ( is, are ) more comfortable than overalls.
4. The braces of Kit ( needs, need) replacement.
5. Binoculars ( is, are) often used to watch objects from a distance.
6. Mom’s thick eyeglasses ( has, have) a square frame.
7. Tweezers ( is, are) used for pulling our unwanted hair.
8. The riches of an old aunt ( was, were) left to Heidee’s father.
9. The eaves of the house ( is, are) badly in need of repair.
10. The wages received by the laborers ( is, are ) barely enough for their family needs.
ACTIVITY # 4
Directions: Write sentences using the following nouns as subjects. Be sure to observe correct
subject-verb agreement .
1. billiards
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2. mumps
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3. mathematics
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4. tactics
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Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Grade School
PAASCU Level III Accredited
ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC WORK IN ENGLISH
GRADE SIX
Name: _________________________________________
Score: ___________
Grade and Section:_______________________________
H.P.S. 22 pts.
ACTIVITY # 5
Directions: Choose the appropriate verb forms from those in parentheses to fill in the blanks.
1. Economics ( is, are) a science that deals with the production and distribution of goods
2. Home Economics ( interest, interests) most young girls .
3. Civics (deal, deals) with the study of government and the duties of citizens.
4. News ( reach, reaches) people fast through the radio and newspapers.
5. Molasses ( is, are ) sweet and sticky .
ACTIVIYT # 6
Directions: Read the following sentences. Determine whether the verb agrees with the given
Subject or not. Write Correct if it agrees and if it doesn’t write the correct verb
form in the blank.
_________________1. Either of these books contain the information.
_________________2. An agreeable person makes many friends,
_________________3. My father and mother like to watch movie together.
_________________4. Kindness and generosity are values we need to acquire.
_________________5. Neither the book nor the papers is seen by the priest.
_________________6. Love and peace is what I can give you.
_________________7. Mumps are contagious.
_________________8. Either the player or the coach are welcome to attend the planning.
_________________9. You makes my day complete.
_________________10. The chicks, along with the hen, wanders in the backyard.
_________________11. The manager and president of the company preside over the
meeting.
_________________12. Either Ellen or my sister is expected to attend the ceremony.
_________________13. My dog and I am friends.
_________________14. The main character and sadist is Ben Sadok.
_________________15. Ted, with all his friends, were congratulated by the adviser.
_________________16. The teacher, as well as the students, help in the distribution.
_________________17. Either the kid or the parents are to be blamed.