1. Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
Identify the subject
Identify the verb
Is the subject singular or plural?
If the sub. is plural (verb should not end in –s or –es)
If the sub. is singular (verb should end in –s or –es)

2. Subject Verb Agreement: The subject and verb in a sentence must agree
in number.
A singular verb tells what one person , place or thing is doing. It usually
ends in –s or –es.
(Ex: Usher closes the door to the vault).
A plural verb tells what more than one person , place or thing is doing. It
usually does not end in –s or –es.
(Ex: We close the door to the vault).
Please identify if each sentence is correct. If not, fill in the blanks to
complete the following sentences making sure that the subjects and
verbs agree in number.
1. Do the subject and verb agree? ________________________
Usher and his sister looks very ill.
2. Do the subject and verb agree? ________________________
The guest tremble with fear.

3. 1. A gust of wind throw Usher to the floor!
Subject Verb Agreement: The subject and verb in a
sentence must agree in number.
Please rewrite the following sentences with correct subject
verb agreement. You must follow the five steps outlined
yesterday. (Be sure to keep all sentences in present
tense).
1. A gust of wind throw Usher to the floor!
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2. The casket scrape against the stone floor.

4. Please write all 5 subject-verb agreement rules in order. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Subject Verb Agreement: The subject and verb in a
sentence must agree in number.
Please write all 5 subject-verb agreement rules in order. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Please rewrite the following sentences with correct subject
verb agreement. You must follow the five steps. (Be sure to keep
all sentences in present tense).
1. The man enter a dimly lit room.
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