Subject-Verb Agreement A Project LA Activity
Basic Rule Singular subjects  need  singular verbs . Plural subjects  need  plural verbs .
These create problems: Pronouns such as  everyone  and  everybody  seem plural, but they are always  singular  — so they need a singular verb. 1.   Everyone  who worked on the  science project  is  a winner. 2.  Someone   has  to answer the phone.
These create problems: Phrases  that come between the subject pronoun and its verb —may contain plural words and confuse. Each  of the basketball players  is excited about tonight’s game.
These create problems: Verbs that accompany pronouns such as  all  and  some  will be determined by whether the pronoun is referring to something that is COUNTABLE or not. 1.  Some  of the workers on the building  have  left for the day. You could count  the workers.
These create problems: Verbs that accompany pronouns such as  all  and  some  will be determined by whether the pronoun is referring to something that is COUNTABLE or not. 1.  Some  of the salt  was  spilled on the floor. Salt is considered  one lump item.
These create problems: None  is usually regarded as singular, but it can be used as a plural pronoun. None  of the boys  has  helped at the game.  OR   None  of the boys  have  helped at the game. Either is correct!
These create problems: Phrases such as  together   with ,  along with , and  as well as  seem to combine subjects, but they do not . Some of the  tile  in our room, as well as the hall,  was  soaked.  The major  problem  we had, together with that of our teacher,  was  tardiness. Don’t be fooled  by extra phrases!
These create problems: When  either  and  neither  appear as a subject alone (without the words  or  and  nor ), they are singular. 1.   Either  of those answers  seems  to be right.  2.  You can have the bed by the window or the one by the door.  Either   is  okay with me. Seems like plural things!
These create problems: The words  there  and  here  are never subjects.   Here  are  the  papers  you gave me. Here  is  my  answer . Here is  not   the subject.
These create problems: Verbs in the present tense for third-person, singular subjects ( he ,  she ,  it  and anything those words can stand for) have  s -endings. Other verbs do not add  s -endings.   He   asks  for help. She asks  for help. They ask  for help. Tricky subject  pronouns
Let’s Try These! Directions:  If the subject and verb are in agreement click "correct." If they are not, click the word that is the correct answer. Ready?
Bill am going to the store.  correct is was were does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click  HERE to  move  forward.
The teachers are going to the movie.  correct am is does was
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click  HERE to  move  forward .
This are going to be the easiest quiz of all time.   correct is am was were
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move   forward .
Everyone at the movie is taking a dollar.   correct were am are when
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try  again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move   forward .
This is a fun book to read.  correct was were am does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move  forward .
One time I were at the mountains.  correct was is am does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click  HERE  to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move forward.
Everyone are going to the circus. correct were was is does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click  HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move  forward .
Each of the students are worried about the test. correct has is am does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move forward.
None of those girls go to church. correct goes are were does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move forward.
The last book we read, as well as the five in the library, was fiction. correct is am were does
Oh No! The subject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to  try again.
CORRECT! The subject and verb are in agreement. Click HERE to  move  forward .
Try these online verb games Cats Game Subject-Verb Quiz 1 Subject-Verb Quiz 2 Subject-Verb Quiz 3 Subject-Verb Quiz 4 Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz Show

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    Subject-Verb Agreement AProject LA Activity
  • 2.
    Basic Rule Singularsubjects need singular verbs . Plural subjects need plural verbs .
  • 3.
    These create problems:Pronouns such as everyone and everybody seem plural, but they are always singular — so they need a singular verb. 1. Everyone who worked on the science project is a winner. 2. Someone has to answer the phone.
  • 4.
    These create problems:Phrases that come between the subject pronoun and its verb —may contain plural words and confuse. Each of the basketball players is excited about tonight’s game.
  • 5.
    These create problems:Verbs that accompany pronouns such as all and some will be determined by whether the pronoun is referring to something that is COUNTABLE or not. 1. Some of the workers on the building have left for the day. You could count the workers.
  • 6.
    These create problems:Verbs that accompany pronouns such as all and some will be determined by whether the pronoun is referring to something that is COUNTABLE or not. 1. Some of the salt was spilled on the floor. Salt is considered one lump item.
  • 7.
    These create problems:None is usually regarded as singular, but it can be used as a plural pronoun. None of the boys has helped at the game. OR None of the boys have helped at the game. Either is correct!
  • 8.
    These create problems:Phrases such as together with , along with , and as well as seem to combine subjects, but they do not . Some of the tile in our room, as well as the hall, was soaked. The major problem we had, together with that of our teacher, was tardiness. Don’t be fooled by extra phrases!
  • 9.
    These create problems:When either and neither appear as a subject alone (without the words or and nor ), they are singular. 1. Either of those answers seems to be right. 2. You can have the bed by the window or the one by the door. Either is okay with me. Seems like plural things!
  • 10.
    These create problems:The words there and here are never subjects. Here are the papers you gave me. Here is my answer . Here is not the subject.
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    These create problems:Verbs in the present tense for third-person, singular subjects ( he , she , it and anything those words can stand for) have s -endings. Other verbs do not add s -endings. He asks for help. She asks for help. They ask for help. Tricky subject pronouns
  • 12.
    Let’s Try These!Directions: If the subject and verb are in agreement click "correct." If they are not, click the word that is the correct answer. Ready?
  • 13.
    Bill am goingto the store. correct is was were does
  • 14.
    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 15.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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    The teachers aregoing to the movie. correct am is does was
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 18.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
  • 19.
    This are goingto be the easiest quiz of all time. correct is am was were
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 21.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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    Everyone at themovie is taking a dollar. correct were am are when
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
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    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
  • 25.
    This is afun book to read. correct was were am does
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 27.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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    One time Iwere at the mountains. correct was is am does
  • 29.
    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 30.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
  • 31.
    Everyone are goingto the circus. correct were was is does
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
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    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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    Each of thestudents are worried about the test. correct has is am does
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
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    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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    None of thosegirls go to church. correct goes are were does
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 39.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward.
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    The last bookwe read, as well as the five in the library, was fiction. correct is am were does
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    Oh No! Thesubject and verb are not in agreement. Click HERE to try again.
  • 42.
    CORRECT! The subjectand verb are in agreement. Click HERE to move forward .
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    Try these onlineverb games Cats Game Subject-Verb Quiz 1 Subject-Verb Quiz 2 Subject-Verb Quiz 3 Subject-Verb Quiz 4 Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz Show