Subject Matters
Identify the subject in the following sentence.
My little brother celebrated his birthday yesterday.
my little brother
Which verb correctly completes this sentence?
Mangoes and carrots ______ our bodies with vitamins.
(provides, provide)
provide
Which sentence has a subject verb agreement error?
A. Everybody have left already.
B. No one knows the answer to the question.
C. Each ripe banana costs fifty dollars.
A. Everybody have left already.
Which verb correctly completes the sentence?
Class 5P ______ the quietest Grade 5 class.
is
are
is
Which verb correctly completes this sentence?
Neither of us ______ a ruler.
has
have
has
What is meant by the 'subject of a sentence'?
The subject is 'who' or 'what' the sentence is about.
or
the doer of the action in the sentence
Formulate/give a sentence with the verb, 'attends.'
Students' correct choice
Correct the error in this sentence.
Some of us has eaten lunch already.
Some of us have eaten lunch already.
In which sentence is the Collective Noun a plural subject?
A. The team wins the football match.
B. The team train hard everyday for the final match.
Sentence B
True or False: Uncountable nouns use singular verbs.
True
Identify the sentence which has a plural subject.
A. Everyone arrives at school early today.
B. Only a few of you know how to play tennis.
C. Measles is a very contagious disease.
B. Only a few of you know how to play tennis.
How do you identify a singular verb? Explain.
A singular verb ends with the letter (suffix) 's' or 'es'.
What is the error in the following sentence?
David, one of the Class Prefects, receive an award for outstanding leadership.
The word, 'receive' should be
'receives.'
Identify the Indefinite plural pronouns.
(someone, all, each, every, both)
all and both
Which of these statements is NOT TRUE?
(1) A singular subject takes a singular verb.
(2) All plural nouns end with 's' or 'es'.
(3) Milk, tea, oil and wood are examples on uncountable nouns.
(2) All plural nouns end with 's' or 'es'.
Josh needs to complete the following sentence with a suitable Subject. Which is the ONLY Subject that he should not use?
_________ travels on the same JUTC bus every day.
I
One of my friends
My neighbour
I
Identify the verb which correctly completes this sentence?
Alex, along with his brothers, _______ playing outdoor games.
enjoys
enjoy
enjoys
Which sentence has a subject verb agreement error?
A. Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica's national dish.
B. My friends attend the same school as my brother.
C. He does not have any lunch money.
None.
or
There are no errors in any of the three sentences.
Which of these indefinite pronouns BEST completes the sentence below?
_____ of the plums are ripe and juicy.
One
Some
None
Some
Identify the subject in the following sentence.
Matthew, as well as his brothers, competes in sporting activities.
Matthew
Give four examples of singular subjects.
Students' correct answers
Look at the following sentence and explain why a singular verb is used.
The basket of fruits is on the kitchen cupboard.
Because the subject 'the basket of fruits' is a singular subject; the main part of the subject is basket which means one basket.
Sandy's teacher told her to correct the subject verb agreement error in this sentence. What should she do?
Have anyone seen my red and white polka dot jacket?
Change the verb 'Have' to 'Has.'
Choose the verb phrase which will make the following collective noun, a plural subject.
The choir _______________________.
A. sings sweetly at the Christmas concert
B. practice every day in preparation for the concert
B. practice every day in preparation for the concert
Which sentence uses subject verb agreement correctly?
A. The twin does not live here anymore.
B. Bread and butter are my favourite daytime snack.
C. The wood have been used to build houses and make furniture.
A. The twin does not live here anymore.