Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Aklan

English 7:
Subject-Verb Agreement

Prepared by:
MAY N. NADUA
Teacher I
Madalag National High School- Mamba Extension
District of Madalag
 Overview

To our learner!

Welcome to a new discoveries and explorations!

This module is composed of activities aim to develop your skills in learning the
correct subject-verb agreement. Let’s get started!

Let’s See What You Already Know

Underline the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject inside the box.

Mamba (is, are) one of the twenty-five barangays of the Municipality of

Madalag. The road up to Mamba considered as a very challenging journey. From
Madalag town proper, habal-habal motorbikes (50php) can (take, takes) you to
Mamba, the jump-off point of 15-20 minutes ride. The view going to Mamba is
indeed magnificent. Mamba is an agricultural barangay. It (grow, grows) root
crops, rice and vegetable. Every 24th day of May they (are, is) celebrating religious
and barangay fiesta in honor of patron saint San Isdro Labrador for the abundance
and blessings they are receiving. Mambahanons (are, is) disciplined, industrious
and hospitable that (make, makes) the place progressive in the future.

Let’s Know

After completing this module, you will identify the correct subject-verb agreement.
 Let’s Study and Analyze

Rules on the subject-verb agreement

General Rule:

A subject and its verb must agree in number. If the subject is singular, the verb should be
singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

Example:

Mang Ato is a clown.

The students are sitting outside the building.

1. An intervening phrase or clause does not affect the subject verb agreement.

Example:

The actor most admired by the students is on stage.

2. Two or more singular subjects joined by or or nor must have a singular verb.

Example:

A car or a bus is the only means of travel there.

3. Two or more plural subjects joined by or or nor must have plural verb.

Example:

Only the fathers or the mothers are to be invited.

The teachers or the parents go with the students.

4. If one or more singular subjects are joined to one or more plural subjects by or or
nor, the subject closest to the verb determines agreement.
Example:

Neither David nor my parents are going with us.

5. A compound subject joined by and is generally plural and must have a plural verb.

Example:

One boy and one girl are the finalists.

Exceptions:

If the parts of a compound subject add up to one thing, the compound subject is
singular, it should take a singular verb.

Example:

Ham and eggs is a hearty breakfast.

If the compound subject is preceded by every or each, a singular verb is

required.

Example:

Every dog and cat was inoculated.

Let’s Try This

Exercise No.1

Study the following sentences. Write C if the sentence observes correct

subject-verb agreement. If it does not, write I.

1. Annie and her brothers is at school.

2. Either my mother or my father is coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats are outside.
4. The Sangguniang Bayan member debates about the new ordinance in
Madalag.
5. Hon. Alfonso A. Gubatina Municipal Mayor of Madalag, together with his wife,
greet the press cordially.
 6. Mathematics are Franzenae’s favourite subject while Araling Panlipunan is
Jomark’s favourite subject.
7. Lourdes run to the park every day.
8. Jezza and her sister Jenny watch television every afternoon.
9. Liam and Zane are good friends.
10. Sherine is one of the office workers who still attend classes.

How did you find the exercise? Compare your answers with the Answer Key.

Exercise 2

Below is an article about the Municipality of Madalag. If a sentence observes

proper subject-verb agreement, write C. If it does not, rewrite the sentence.

(1) Each tourist or guest who come to the Madalag is always amazed by its
cultural diversity. (2) Every barangay highlights a unique adventure. (3) A
variety of traditions, dishes, celebrations, and many others are offered to both
local and foreign travelers. (4) Our rich past and our promising future are
discovered by every guest almost every day and everywhere in the Municipality.
(5) For this reason, LGU headed by our Municipal Mayor Hon. Alfonso A.
Gubatina and the Tourism officers is still promoting the hidden beauty of
Madalag.
(6) The Dumalaylay part includes barangays Panipiason, Medina, Mamba,
Alas-as, Tigbawan, Napnot, Guinatuan, Dit-ana and Paningayan boasts of its
magnificent view, traditions and native dishes. (7) There are much pleasure to
discover in the Timbaban part most especially in Ma. Cristina, the Liktinon
White Rocks Formation. (8) In Poblacion, highlights the The Spanish-era Our
Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church that sit on a hill overlooking the town plaza
and municipal hall. (9) At the nearby Roman Catholic cemetery, a towering dita
tree has been declared a Philipine Centennial tree. (10) Either pleasure or warm
insights is taken home by every visitor in the majestic municipality of Madalag.

Compare your answers with those found in the Answer Key.

If you got a score of:

8-10 Very Good! You can proceed to the next activity.

5-7 Good! Just review the items which you did not get right and proceed
to the next activity.
2-4 Review the part of the module which you did not understand and
answer Exercise 3.
0-1 Answer Exercise 3.
Exercise 3

Below is an excerpt from Aklan Tourism based on the contents of the article about
Madalag, Home of Majestic Waters.Specify the verb, which will agree with its subject in
each sentence.

Madalag basically________(has, have) an agricultural economy. Over 7,

000 hectares of the municipality land ________ (is, are) devoted to
agriculture. Farming and home industries ________ (is, are) the key source of
livelihood for its people. Most if not all the twenty five (25) barangays
________ (grows, grow) rice while corn is planted in several upland areas.
Other crops grown in this town include pineapple, camote and ube. Fruit trees
such as lanzones, rambutan, marang and commercial crops like coconut and
abaca are also produced. The mountainous and hilly parts ________ (is, are)
where high valued forest products such as narra, acacia, and mahogany and
minor products like buri, rattan, bamboo, nipa sap and firewood are produced.

Finished? Check your answers again on the Answer Key at the end of this module. What
is your score? ________ Very Good! You are now ready to answer the next activity.

Let’s Remember

A subject and its verb must agree in number. If the subject is singular, the verb should be
singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

Two or more singular subjects joined by or or nor must have a singular verb.

Two or more plural subjects joined by or or nor must have plural verb.

If one or more singular subjects are joined to one or more plural subjects by or or
nor, the subject closest to the verb determines agreement.

A compound subject joined by and is generally plural and must have a plural verb.
 Let’s Test Your Skill

A. If a sentence observes proper subject-verb agreement, write C. If it does not,

rewrite the sentence.

1. The date and the place of the Girls’ Scout Encampment has been set.

2. The photographers in the Pre-Nuptial photo shoot of Andily and Poi are highly
recommended by professionals.

3. One of today’s English lessons are not easy to comprehend.

4. The Punong Barangay, with his barangay kagawad is going to attend the civic
parade for the Tinuom Festival.

5. Fortunette looks at the picture inside the library of Madalag National High School.

B. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Physics ______ taken by many students to complete their science requirement.

a. is b. are

2. Neither the students nor the instructor ______ the idea of a three-hour exam.

a. like b. likes
3. Either the two kittens or the puppy ______ in my lap while I watch television

a. sits b. sit

4. Liam Jacob’s parents ______ going to Liktinon White Rocks for a visit.

a. is b. are

5. Our group’s presentation ______ a computer loaded with Power Point.

a. require b. requires
 Answer Key

Let’s See What You Already Know

Mamba (is, are) one of the twenty-five barangays of the Municipality of

Madalag. The road up to Mamba considered as a very challenging journey. From
Madalag town proper, habal-habal motorbikes (50php) can (take, takes) you to
Mamba, the jump-off point of 15-20 minutes ride.The view going to Mamba is
indeed magnificent. Mamba is an agricultural barangay. It (grow, grows) root
crops, rice and vegetable. Every 24th day of May they (are, is) celebrating religious
and barangay fiesta in honor of patron saint San Isdro Labradorfor the abundance
and blessings they are receiving. Mambahanons (are, is) disciplined, industrious
and hospitable that (make, makes) the place progressive in the future.

Let’s Try This

Exercise 1

1. I 6. C
2. C 7. I
3. C 8. C
4. C 9. C
5. I 10. C

Exercise 2

1. Each tourist or guest who comes to the Madalag is always amazed by its
cultural diversity.
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. For this reason, LGU headed by our Municipal Mayor Hon. Alfonso A.
Gubatina and the Tourism officers are still promoting the hidden beauty of
Madalag.
 6. The Dumalaylay part includes barangays Panipiason, Medina, Mamba,
Alas-as, Tigbawan, Napnot, Guinatuan, Dit-ana and Paningayan boast of its
magnificent view, traditions and native dishes.
7. There is much pleasure to discover in the Timbaban part most especially
in Ma. Cristina, the Liktinon White Rocks Formation.
8. In Madalag proper, highlights the The Spanish-era Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish Church that sits on a hill overlooking the town plaza and municipal
hall.
9. C
10. C

Exercise 3

Madalag basically has an agricultural economy. Over 7, 000 hectares of

the municipality land is devoted to agriculture. Farming and home industries are
the key source of livelihood for its people. Most if not all the twenty five (25)
barangays grow rice while corn is planted in several upland areas. Other crops
grown in this town include pineapple, camote and ube. Fruit trees such as
lanzones, rambutan, marang and commercial crops like coconut and abaca are
also produced. The mountainous and hilly parts are where high valued forest
products such as narra, acacia, and mahogany and minor products like buri,
rattan, bamboo, nipa sap and firewood are produced.

Let’s Test Your Skill

A.

1. The date and the place of the Girls’ Scout Encampment have been set.

2. C

3. One of today’s English lessons is not easy to comprehend.

4. C

5. C

B.

1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A
 METADATA

Title: Subject-Verb Agreement

Language: English

Keywords: EN7G-I-a-11, Subject-Verb Agreement, English, Grade 7,

Quarter 1, Week 1

Description: In this module, you will identify the correct subject-verb

agreement.

Primary Media: Print

Primary Storage: CD

Resource Location: Original Copy

Department of Education
Division of Aklan
District of Madalag
Madalag NHS- Mamba Extension

Developer: May N. Nadua

Teacher I