Subject-Verb Agreement
Getting the Basics Right in English
Grammar
Presented by: [Your Name]
What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
• - The subject and verb in a sentence must
agree in number.
• - Singular subject → singular verb.
• - Plural subject → plural verb.
• Examples:
• ✅ She runs fast.
• ❌ She run fast.
Basic Rule
• Subject | Verb
• ----------------------
• I / You / We / They → run, go
• He / She / It → runs, goes
• Examples:
• He likes coffee.
• They like coffee.
Tricky Examples
• - The dog barks at strangers. (singular)
• - The dogs bark at strangers. (plural)
• - My friend and I are going to the mall.
• - Either of the answers is correct.
• Note: Words like 'either', 'each', 'everyone'
take singular verbs.
Mini Quiz
• Choose the correct verb:
• 1. The list of items (is / are) on the desk. ✅
• 2. Neither of them (was / were) available. ✅
• 3. They (go / goes) to school every day. ✅
Why It’s Important
• ✔ Makes writing and speaking clear
• ✔ Helps avoid embarrassing grammar errors
• ✔ Needed for formal writing (emails, exams,
reports)
Thank You!
• Thanks for listening!
• Any questions?

Subject_Verb_Agreement_Presentation.pptx

  • 1.
    Subject-Verb Agreement Getting theBasics Right in English Grammar Presented by: [Your Name]
  • 2.
    What is Subject-VerbAgreement? • - The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. • - Singular subject → singular verb. • - Plural subject → plural verb. • Examples: • ✅ She runs fast. • ❌ She run fast.
  • 3.
    Basic Rule • Subject| Verb • ---------------------- • I / You / We / They → run, go • He / She / It → runs, goes • Examples: • He likes coffee. • They like coffee.
  • 4.
    Tricky Examples • -The dog barks at strangers. (singular) • - The dogs bark at strangers. (plural) • - My friend and I are going to the mall. • - Either of the answers is correct. • Note: Words like 'either', 'each', 'everyone' take singular verbs.
  • 5.
    Mini Quiz • Choosethe correct verb: • 1. The list of items (is / are) on the desk. ✅ • 2. Neither of them (was / were) available. ✅ • 3. They (go / goes) to school every day. ✅
  • 6.
    Why It’s Important •✔ Makes writing and speaking clear • ✔ Helps avoid embarrassing grammar errors • ✔ Needed for formal writing (emails, exams, reports)
  • 7.
    Thank You! • Thanksfor listening! • Any questions?