Warm Ups Grammar Unit 4 SubjectVerb Agreement WU

Warm Ups: Grammar Unit #4 Subject/Verb Agreement

WU #1: Identify the subjects and verbs and correct any verb that does not agree with its subject. 1. They goes to the gym after class to work out. 2. Harry and his friends wants to see the new movie coming out this weekend. 3. The cat who is meowing at my door wants in. 4. Neither the cat nor the dogs likes the new food. 5. Nobody wants to dance. 6. The paper or the ruler are in the desk.

WU #1: Answers 1. They goes to the gym after class to work out. Incorrect: Goes Go 2. Harry and his friends wants to see the new movie coming out this weekend. Incorrect: Wants Want 3. The cat who is meowing at my door wants in. (Correct as is. ) 4. Neither the cat or the dogs likes the new food. Incorrect: Likes Like 5. Nobody wants to dance. (Correct as is. ) 6. The paper or the ruler are in the desk. Incorrect: Are Is

WU #2: Identify the subjects and verbs and correct any verb that does not agree with its subject 1. The singer, along with a few others, play the guitar on stage. 2. Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach. 3. The president or the vice president are speaking today. 4. George and Tammy doesn’t want to see that movie. 5. The players, as well as the captain, wants to win. 6. Nobody knows how to get to where we are going.

WU #2: Answers 1. The singer, along with a few others, play the guitar on stage. Incorrect: Plays 2. Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach. (Correct as is. ) 3. The president or the vice president are speaking today. Incorrect: Are Is 4. George and Tammy doesn’t want to see that movie. Incorrect: Doesn’t Don’t 5. The players, as well as the captain, wants to win. Incorrect: Wants Want 6. Nobody knows how to get to where we are going. (Correct as is. )