ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Through the support, encouragement, and advice of many individuals, this study has evolved
from an idea into a concrete reality. It is the researchers´ pleasure to thank the following individuals:

Dr. Aljun Pilonggo, the research instructor for his full-time encouragement, constant reminders
and support;

Ms. Mahalia Sultan, the researchers´ adviser for imparting her ideas for the improvement of this
study;

Mr. Danilo Fajardo, the researchers´ editor for doing his job efficiently;

Mr. Clint Joy Quije, the school statistician for the statistical help that he extended for this
research;

Mr. Alemar C. Mayordo, the chairperson of the panel, Mr. Junfe V. Pacillos and Ms. Mary
Antonnette Ricafort, the panel members, for the valuable comments and suggestions that they
contributed for the improvement of this study;

To the respondents for their full-cooperation and participation in answering the questionnaire;

To our beloved parents, guardians, sisters and brothers, for their unconditional love,
understanding and financial support throughout the study;

And above all, the researchers owe their deepest gratitude to the Almighty Father for His
blessings, comprehension, patience, courage, determination and good health.

Through these individuals, this work has been done successfully.

 DEDICATION

We owe our deepest gratitude to our

Almighty God for imparting His
unconditional love upon us and for giving
us more knowledge, patience and
guidance in accomplishing this study. This
book is humbly dedicated to our
respective parents:

Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo A. Barroquillo

Mr. & Mrs. Donaciano S. Tillo

To our family, friends, relatives,

instructors and to our adviser and editor
who shared, supported and helped us
throughout the study.

ABSTRACT

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and the verb must agree in case and in number. Being
able to find the right subject and verb will help you correct errors of subject-verb agreement. It is an
important part of academic writing as it unifies a sentence and makes it easier for the readers to
understand. Thus, this study on “Level of Competency in Subject-Verb Agreement among 4 th BSEd
students in Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College” aims to determine the level of competency in using subject-
verb agreement. This research used the descriptive-quantitative method design. A total of 20 intern
students coming from the Institute of Teacher Education as the respondents of this study. An adapted
questionnaire & rubrics were used as tools in gathering the data. The data revealed that the level of
competency among BSEd students in using subject-verb agreement in terms of identifying errors was
novice wtih a grand mean of 23.7 which implied that students need improvement since 80% of the
students got the score of below 30 out of 70. For the essay composition, it had a grand mean of 11.4
and was interpreted as minimal proficient and the implication was mid low level of competency in
writing essay. Thus, teachers are encouraged to strengthen their strategies and activities in subject-verb
agreement in order for efficient learning to occur.

Keywords: Subject-Verb Agreement, Competency, Errors