Lesson Plan in
English 7
June 24-28, 2019
DAY 3-4
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the
students are expected to:
A. Cognitive
1. Identify and state the
rules of Subject-Verb
Agreement
B. Affective
1. Sustain interest in
understanding the first 16
rules of Subject-Verb
Agreement
C. Psychomotor
1. Observe correct Subject-
Verb Agreement.
II. Content
Lesson: Sentence Structure:
First 16 Rules of Subject-Verb
Agreement
Reference: English Time
Module (1st quarter) pp. 5-6
Materials: PPT presentation,
portable projector, chalk, and
board.
Prepared by:
Ms. Wella Mae D. Mamba
Teacher I, English Department
Checked by:
Mrs. Annabelle E. Salamida
Head Teacher VI,
English Department
Dr. Diego M. Amid
Principal IV,
Commonwealth High School
Date:_________________
Commonwealth High School
III. Procedure
A. Preparation
1. Daily Routine
a. Greeting & Prayer
b. Classroom Management
c. Checking of Attendance
2. Review
The teacher will ask random student from the class
to share his/her “AHA! Moment” about the topic last
meeting.
3. Motivation
Task #1: Do You See What I See?
The teacher will ask the class to read and
study the following sentences:
Our ancestors were value-oriented people.
God helps those who help themselves.
A proverb which teaches simple living is my
favorite.
Probing Questions:
1. What do you notice about the underlined words?
2. What do you call the underlined words?
3. Which of these are singular? Which are plural?
4. Which rule is applicable in each of the given
sentences?
After throwing all these probing questions,
the teacher will introduce the topic to the class.
B. Presentation
1. Lesson Proper
The teacher will discuss the first 16 rules of Subject-Verb
Agreement:
Basic Rule
a singular subject takes a singular verb
a plural subject takes a plural verb

Rule #1
Two singular subjects connected by or,
either/or, or neither/nor require a singular verb.
My aunt or my uncle is arriving by a train today.
Rule #2
The verb in an or, either/or, or neither/nor sentence
agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it.
Either my father or my brothers are going to the party.
Rule #3
The pronouns neither and either are singular and
require singular verbs even though they seem to be
referring to two things.
Neither of the two traffic lights is working.
Rule #4
When a singular subject is connected by or,
either/or, nor or neither/nor to a plural subject, put
the plural subject last and use plural verb.
Neither Matt nor the others are available.
Rule #5
Use a plural verb with two or more subjects
connected by and.
Jeepney and bus are my means of transportation.
Rule #6
Sometimes the subject is separated from the verb by
such words as along with, as well as, besides,
not, etc. These words and phrases are not part of the
subject. Ignore these expressions when determining
whether to use a singular or plural verb.
The computer book, as well as the magazines, is used by the students.
Rule #7
The pronouns each, either, neither, one, no one,
everyone, everybody, anyone, anybody, someone and
somebody are singular and require singular verbs.
These are indefinite pronouns and refer only to one
thing or person.
Each student is working on a project.
Rule #8
Use a plural verb with two or more subjects
connected by and.
Jeepney and bus are my means of transportation.
Rule #9
The pronouns some, all, any, most, and none may
either be singular or plural depending upon the
meaning of the sentence.
IV. Application
Task #2: Make SUBJECT agree to the VERB!
The teacher will hand students a copy of teacher-made SVA handout. The
teacher-made pamphlet/leaf let contains an activity to assess how well the students
understand the lesson discussed.
All the cake has been eaten.
All the bicycles have been rented.
Rule #10
With words that indicate portions- e.g., a lot, a
majority, some, all- if the noun after of is singular,
use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb.
Fifty percent of the pie has disappeared.
Fifty percent of the pies have disappeared.
Rule #11
In sentences beginning with here or there, the true
subject follows the verb.
There are four hurdles to jump.
Rule #12
Use a singular verb with distances, periods of time,
sums of money, etc., when considered as a unit.
Three miles is too far to walk.
Rule #13
Sometimes, the pronoun who, that or which is the
subject of the verb in the middle of a sentence. These
pronouns become singular or plural according to the
noun they refer to. If the noun is singular use a
singular verb, if the noun is plural, use a plural verb.
He is one of the architects who design beautiful buildings in the country.
Rule #14
Collective noun such as team and staff may either be
singular or plural depending upon their use in the
sentence.
The staff is in a meeting.
The staff are in disagreement about the findings.
Rule #15
Nouns ending in S, words such as glasses, pants,
pliers, and scissors are regarded as plural and
therefore require plural verb unless they are
preceded with the phrase pair of, then they become
singular.
My glasses are on the table.
Use singular verbs with some nouns like economics,
mathematics, physics, statistics, mumps, measles,
news that are plural in form but are singular in
meaning.
Mathematics is my favorite subject.
Rule #16
Titles of books, movies, novels, etc. are treated as
singular and take a singular verb.
Game of Thrones is such a wonderful series.
 COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Ecol St. Commonwealth
2nd District, Quezon City, Metro Manila
AY 2019 – 2020

Name of Student: ________________________________________________

Grade & Section: ________________________________________________
Directions: Underline the correct verb in these sentences.
1. Sally (run, runs) to the park every day.
2. The dogs (bark, barks,) at strangers.
3. Ted and Mary (is, are) going to the movies.
4. The game (was, were) exciting.
5. They (worry, worries) too much.
6. She (study, studies) every night.
7. Black or white (is, are) your choice.
8. That (was, were) incredible.
9. Those (is, are) pretty shoes.
10. The cat or dog (is, are) in the yard.
11. Anyone (who want, who wants) to see the film please stand up.
12. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
13. The dog or the cats (is, are) always on the floor.
14. George and Tamara (don't, doesn't) want to see that movie.
15. The movie, including the previews, (take, takes) about two hours
to watch.
16. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
17. Neither Peter nor James (has, have) any right to the property.
18. James and Sally (is, are) going to find the new book.
19. Either the President or the Vice (has, have) signed the
document.
20. My dog, together with my cat (like, likes) to play the ball.