Mentee : Christian C.

Padayhag
Mentor : Elberth Rey Q. Dela Cruz
School : Dumingag National High School- Campus B
Grade level : 10
Subject :English

I. Objectives: Given the materials and activities, the students will be able to do the following
with at least 75% level of accuracy:
a. Identify 5 rules of subject-verb agreement;
b. Construct sentences by following the rules of subject-verb agreement; and
c. Stress the importance of correct usage of grammar.
II. Subject Matter : Subject-Verb Agreement
Reference : MSA Comprehensive English Handbook, pp. 55-70
Materials : cartolina, plastic tape, manila paper, TV, laptops, speaker
Value Integration : Importance of correct usage of grammar

III. Procedure: Deductive Method

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

Preliminary Activities
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of Attendance
 Passing of Assignments
 Setting of Classroom Standards

A. Preparation
1. Motivation
Today, we will start our lesson with a short
video clip.
(Teacher shows the video clip about a
Disobedient Kid)

Did you like the story class? Yes/No, Sir.

That’s good to hear.
What is the story all about? The story is all about the disobedient kid/goat.
Very good! In the story, the kid/goat
disobeyed his mother.
What is the agreement of the mother and the The agreement of the mother and the kid/goat sir
kid class? is to not go farther in the jungle because there
are beasts there.
Yes. But what happened to the kid?
 The kid/goat died because he did not follow his
mother’s rules or their agreement.
Exactly!
Is an agreement important class?
Why is it important?
Yes, Sir.
An agreement is important because it helps us in
Yes. You are all correct. collaborating with each other specifically in
But class, do you know that agreement is achieving a certain goal.
very important also in English language?
Yes! Specifically the agreement of our ideas
in sentence construction. Yes/No, Sir.
Agree or Disagree?
Do you want to know the connection of this
activity in our topic this morning? Agree/Disagree!

2. Statement of the Aim Yes/No, Sir.

This morning, let us discuss “Subject-Verb
Agreement”
We will discuss 5 rules only class.
(The teacher presents the objectives)

B. Generalization
 Agreement- is the correct relationship
between a subject and its verb.

RULES
1. Nouns with either-or, neither nor
a. When subjects are joined by either-
or, or neither-nor, the verb agrees
with the subject closer to it.

Example:
 Either the girls or Stanley is
going to the seminar in
Hongkong.
 Neither tomato nor basil leaves
are to be put into the dish.

2. Collective Nouns
a. When a collective noun is regarded
as a single unit, the singular form of
the verb is used.
Example:
 Our basketball team wins every
game.
 b. When a collective noun is regarded
as individual units, the plural form
of the verb is used.
Example:
 The committee are arguing about
who is best to lead them next year.

c. If the object in the predicate is plural,

then it is sensible to use a plural
verb.
Example:
 Our group have presented our
plans to our advisers.

3. Each/Every
a. When a subject is preceded by each
or every; the singular form of the
verb is used.

Example:
 Every man, woman, and child is
given food.
 Each soldier and civilian serves
the country.

4. The Number/A Number

a. Expressions like “The number of” is
singular. Thus, the singular verb is
used.

Example:
 The number of attendees is more
now than last year’s

b. Expressions like “A number of” is

plural. Thus, the plural verb is used.

Example:
 A number of guests arrive from
the city every month.

5. Distance, Measurement, Money, Rate,

and Time
a. Distance, Measurement, Money,
Rate, and Time are singular and are
 used with the singular form of the
verb.

Example:
 His 500 pesos was stolen.
 Your 30 seconds starts now.

Another example:
 Ten kilos of meat was cooked.
 Three gallons of ice cream is
enough for the party.

b. However, if the mentioned

expressions are preceded by the
article The, they become plural.

Example:
 The ten kilos of meat we
cooked were just sufficient.
 The three gallons of ice cream
have not been enough.

C. Inference
Now, who among the class can give
one rule with an example?
Very good!
Class, is it important to use the correct
usage of grammar?
Why is it important? (Students give their answers)

Yes, Sir.

It is important to use the correct usage of

Amazing! grammar because through it, we can
Do you have questions? communicate with each other clearly and we can
easily express ourselves with the use of the
D. Verification English language.
Class, we will have another activity. I will
group you into 4.
This game is called, RAISE IT! Yes/None, Sir.
I have here 10 cases. In every case, there is
a question or a task. You will assign numbers in
every member of the group. The number that
will be called will be the one to answer. You
will write your answer on the given card board.
The first one to raise with the correct answer
will earn additional 1 point.
Am I clear class?

 My 1000 dollars (is, are) missing.

 Either the boys or Ana (eat, eats) the
cake. Yes/No, Sir.
 The cast of the play (practice, practices)
their lines every afternoon at the school.
 Our team (has, have) cooked the dishes  Is
 Eats
for the party.
 Practice
 The number of students (is, are) suited
for my class.
 Three minutes (start, starts) now.  Have
 A number of applicants (present,
presents) their documents to the  Is
company.
 Starts
 Present
 Construct a sentence using EITHER, OR
with accordance to the rules discussed. Example sentences:
 Construct a sentence using the phrase “A
NUMBER” with accordance to the rules  Either my sister or my cousins are going
discussed. to the market.
 Construct a sentence using the word  A number of workers protest against the
administration.
“EVERY” with accordance to the rules
discussed.  Every student is required to attend the
graduation.

IV. Evaluation
I. Directions: Encircle the letter of the
correct answer. (1 point each)

1. It is the correct relationship between a

subject and its verb..
a. idea b. agreement
c. language c. speech 1. B

2. Which of the following statements is

 NOT TRUE?
a. Expressions like “The number of”
is singular. Thus, the singular verb 2. C
is used.
b. Distance, Measurement, Money,
Rate, and Time are singular and
are used with the singular form of
the verb.
c. When a collective noun is regarded
as individual units, the singular
form of the verb is used.
d. When a subject is preceded by
each or every; the singular form of
the verb is used.

3. Which of the following statements is

TRUE?
a. When subjects are joined by
either-or, or neither-nor, the verb 3. A
agrees with the subject closer to it.
b. Expressions like “A number of” is
singular. Thus, the singular verb is
used.
c. If the object in the predicate is
plural, then it is sensible to use a
singular verb.
d. When a collective noun is regarded
as a single unit, the plural form of
the verb is used.

4. Which of the following sentences is

CORRECT?
a. The yellow team arrive early.
b. Neither my siblings nor my 4. C
mother know where my father is.
c. Every student and teacher needs
money.
d. 10 minutes start now.

5. Which of the following sentences is

 INCORRECT?
a. The number of pupils is not
enough. 5. D
b. Every senior citizen is given
priority by the government.
c. A number of participants join the
summit.
d. The four litters of water is just
enough.
II. Directions: State one rule from the
S-V Agreement discussed. Give one
example. (5 points)

V. Assignment

In a ½ crosswise, research another 5

subject-verb agreements.