Grammar: Subject/Verb Agreement Words that refer to one person, place, thing, or idea are generally singular in number. Example- tepee, I, baby, mouse Words that refer to more than one person, place, thing or idea are generally plural in number. Example- tepees, we, babies, mice Write the words below. Identify each word as singular (S) or plural (P). 1. Peach 4. knife 2. Libraries5. shelves 3. Highway6. children

Grammar: Subject/Verb Agreement A verb should agree in number with its subject. Singular subjects take singular verbs. Plural subjects take plural verbs Example- She plays the violin well. Write the sentences below. Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank. 1. The ocean in the distance. (roar; roars) 2. Squirrels the seeds from the bird feeder. (eats; eat)

Grammar: Subject/Verb Agreement Most nouns that end in –s are plural –Example: igloos, sisters Most verbs that end in –s are singular –Example: sings, tries Write the sentences below. Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank. 1. The ice cube in the hot sun (melt; melts) 2. The large maple leaves in the wind. (rustles; rustle)

Grammar: Subject/Verb Agreement A verb should agree in number with its subject. The number of a subject is not changed by a phrase following the subject Example: These shades of blue are my favorite colors. Write the sentences below. Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank. 1. The second-largest island of the U.S. located in the Gulf of Alaska. (is, are) 2. The citizens of Kodiak Island Alaska the mainland. (calls, call)