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 During whole group reading experiences (e.g. read aloud or shared reading) ask
students to identify singular and plural nouns and the verbs that are used with
each noun.
 This is an online quiz database. Search for the “subject verb agreement quiz”.
There are at least four different quizzes. You can use these questions as quick
checks for understanding. http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/
 Question Stems: Students can respond to questions on sticky notes, in
reading/writing journals, on white boards etc. Students should respond in
complete sentences.
A singular noun goes with a verb that ends in “s”.
True _____
False _____
A singular noun ends in “s”.
True______
False _____
 Use one of the following sentences and directions for quick check:
Correct this sentence
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The boys plays with mud.
My puppy like to run around.
The lady sing a pretty song.
He write a crazy story.
I puts my shoes on in the morning.
Find the noun and verb in this sentence, write them down and label the noun as
singular or plural
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The garden looks beautiful in the summer.
My brothers like to play in pool.
My mom’s cellphone rings frequently.
The yellow flowers smell so good!
We set the table for dinner.
 Student Journals: Students draw a 3-column chart on their journal. Find nouns
and verbs and sort them into the first two columns by singular or plural nouns
and the third column is for the verb that goes with the noun. (See Table 1)
Words can be collected from books they are reading, word walls, and other print
throughout the room, etc.
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**Students can also change the nouns into singular or plural and add the correct
verb form. (See Table 2)
Singular
nouns
pigeon
artists
Singular
nouns
pigeon
pigeons
cat
cats
Table 1
Plural
nouns
Verbs
rides
cats
sing
Table 2
Plural
nouns
scratch
Verbs
rides
ride
scratches
scratch
 Adding the noun: Write one of the following sentences on the board and have
students add a noun.
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The __________ rides on a fast horse.
My ____________ taste delicious and refreshing!
_______________ destroy complete cities.
The ______________ ride the bus to school.
A little ___________ spins a beautiful web.
My ____________ eats all of his food.
 Adding the verb: Write one of the following sentences on the board and have
students add a verb.
 The elephants ____________ to play with hay and mud.
 The chocolate cake __________ for 45 minutes.
 The doctor ____________ care of me and my health.
 Strawberry yogurt _____________ really yummy.
 Racecar drivers ____________ extremely fast.