32. Definition of terms
Subject is the focus of the sentence.
Verb shows action or state of being.
Singular means NONE or ONE.
Plural means MORE THAN ONE.
34. Agreement
The subject and verb must agree in
number.
Singular subject
Plural subject
Singular verb
Plural verb
+
+
35. Definition of terms
Singular subject
Plural subject
Singular verb
Plural verb
- Mostly without -s - Mostly with -s
- Mostly with -s - Mostly without -s
36. Examples
1. The Grade 7 students (is, are) inside
the classroom.
2. The Grade 7 students (stay, stays)
inside the classroom.
37. Singular Plural
Bird Clouds
Butterfly Trees
Dog Leaves
Mother Flowers
Girl Girls
Boy Boys
Teacher Students
Police Officer Parents
Firefighter Barangay officials
Subject
(noun)
56. Directions: Determine the correct verb that
must be used in the following sentences.
1. The cat (catch, catches) the mouse.
2. The mother (claim, claims) responsibility
for her daughter.
3. The flowers (bloom, blooms) yesterday.
4. He (is, are) reading his notes when I came
home.
57. 5. The books (was, were) on the table.
6. No one (believe, believes) on what he
said.
7. Jessa’s parents (want, wants) her to
graduate in college and get a stable
job.
8. Her friend (smile, smiles) all the time.
9. My cousins (visit, visits) everyday.
10. Dog (is, are) my favorite pet.