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HEW how english Works: subject-verb agreement Learning Target
• Use a variety of verb types, tenses, and aspects appropriate for the text type and discipline on familiar topics.
Subject-Verb Agreement
“Don’t ban peanuts at school, but teach about the dangers” is meant to persuade readers that banning peanuts in schools is a bad idea. By using subjects that agree with the verbs in sentences, the writing is more effective and persuasive. When the subject of a sentence is singular, the writer uses the singular form of the verb. When the subject is plural, the writer uses a plural form of the verb.
Language Resources: Subject-Verb Agreement
Singular Subject
Singular Verb
The school
bans peanuts in the cafeteria.
Now the district
is proposing a new policy.
It
was exposed to peanut oil in a factory.
A parent
objected to the ban.
Plural Subject
Plural Verb
The schools
ban peanuts in the cafeteria.
Now the districts
are proposing a new policy.
They
were exposed to peanut oil in a factory.
Some parents
objected to the ban.
Underline the subject of each sentence that follows. Decide whether it is singular or plural. Then fill in the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject. Use the Language Resources: Subject-Verb Agreement chart for support.
Today the school strongly peanut products in the cafeteria. (discourage)
Nut products dangers for some people. (pose)
Some students allergic reactions to peanuts. (suffer)
The school staff to be aware of students’ medical conditions. (need)
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