5

English
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Lesson 1: Composing Inverted
Sentences with Correct Subject
and Verb Agreement

CO_Q1_English5_Module1
English – Grade 5
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4, Lesson 1: Composing Inverted Sentences with Correct
Subject and Verb Agreement
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that no copyright shall subsist in any work of
the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office
wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such
agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders.
Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their
respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership
over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Belinda C. Mediana

Editors: Dean Ric M. Endriano, Rustum D. Geonzon, Gertrudes C. Mabutin,
Maria Celeste L. Vincoy, Ramil R. Magdua, and Teodorico C. Peliño Jr.
Reviewers: Reymarc Jonvil F. Dacallos and Mark C. Geraldo
Illustrators: Mery Ezel C. Guande and Rosalinda C. Platino
Layout Artists: Janssen Louel C. Dabuet and Gibson J. Gayda

Management Team:

Ramir B. Uytico
Arnulfo M. Balane
Rosemarie M. Guino
Joy B. Bihag
Ryan R. Tiu
Dean Ric M. Endriano
Teodorico C. Peliño Jr.
Carmela R. Tamayo
Moises D. Labian Jr.
Antonio F. Caveiro
Josefina F. Dacallos
Faustino M. Tobes
Rustum D. Geonzon

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education – Region VIII

Office Address: Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte

Telefax: 053 – 832- 2997

E-mail Address: region8@deped.gov.ph
 5

English
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Lesson 1: Composing Inverted
Sentences with Correct Subject
and Verb Agreement
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) has been created so that you can continue
your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and
discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-
by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. These will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson.

At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they
can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any
part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests.
And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering
the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Good luck and happy learning!

ii CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 What I Need to Know

In this module, you will encounter what we call as inverted order sentences
which, like what they sound, show the opposite structure of the common English
sentences written in the natural order.

At the end of this module, you are expected to acquire the following skills:

• identify inverted sentences;

• distinguish inverted order sentences from the natural order sentences;
• identify the subject and the verb of inverted sentences;
• write sentences in the inverted order which also observe correct
subject and verb agreement; and
• apply subject and verb agreement rules correctly.

What I Know

Directions: Let’s check how much you already know about inverted sentences.
Read the sentences below, then on the space provided before the number, put a
check mark “ √ ” if the sentence is written in an inverted order, while write an “X”
if it is not. Write your answers in your notebook.

____1. Hidilyn Diaz is an Olympic champion.

____2. I saw five children inside the bus.

____3. Inside the bag are two Self-Learning Modules (SLMs).

____4. There is one way to solve this problem.

____5. Twenty plastic bottles were thrown away.

Let’s also check if you can still identify the correct form of the verb in inverted
sentences. Choose the correct forms of the verbs inside the parentheses. Write your
answers in your notebook.

1. There (is, are) three stars in our Philippine National Flag.

2. From there (stand, stands) the school principal.

3. Going back home (is, are) five cute puppies.

4. Adjacent to my house (is, are) a bakery.

5. In that corner (sit, sits) two groups of dancers.

1 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 Lesson Composing Inverted Sentences

1 with Correct Subject and Verb

Agreement

What’s In

You have learned in a previous lesson that correct agreement between a

subject and a verb requires that the two must be of the same number. This means
that if the subject is singular, (only one or considered as one) then the verb must
also be singular. If the subject is plural, (more than one) then the verb must also be
plural.

1. Alex likes / like watching cartoons on weekends.

(Alex is a singular noun, and likes is a singular verb. The subject and
the verb agree in number since they are both singular.)

2. Alex and Marian studies / study their lessons on weekdays.

(Since Alex and Marian consist of more than one person, they are
plural. Hence, they also need a plural verb which is study.)

These types of sentences are simple because you can easily identify the subject
and the verb, including their number (whether singular or plural). However, if the
sentence is written in another way, just like the one below, it might not be easy to
identify the subject and the verb, and consequently, whether they are singular or
plural. Consider this:

3. Inside the cave is / are prehistoric drawings showing horses and other
animals.

What is the subject of Sentence 3? Is it the cave or the prehistoric drawings?

What about its verb? Can you tell if the subject is singular or plural? What is the
correct verb that will match the subject?

Let’s get the hang of it by doing the next activity.

2 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write S if the underlined word is the
subject of the inverted sentence and write V if it is a verb. Write your answers in
your notebook.

1. From the office, the manager holds a meeting with his staff.
2. At the back of the valley live many farmers.
3. Here are the flowers that you sent me.
4. In the center of the stage are two chandeliers.
5. In the classroom is a teacher who teaches clearly his lesson.
6. Inside the house is a cute little dog named Aw-aw.
7. There goes the ambulance again.
8. After the show spoke the municipal mayor.
9. From the roof jumps the vigilant cat.
10. Here comes your delicious snack!

Were you able to identify the subject and the verb easily? Why? Why not?

What’s New

Directions: Copy the following sentences in your notebook. When this is done,
underline the subject once and the verb twice.

1. Down the street live the man and his wife.

2. In a bottle is a beautiful flower.
3. Here are the apples you wanted to eat.
4. Under the tree stands a tall man.
5. In the middle of the night is a troubled woman.

What Is It

A verb must agree with its subject, in number and in person, i.e. a subject in
singular form must have a singular verb, and the subject in the plural form must
have a plural verb.

3 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 In most sentences, the subject comes first while the verb comes next. For
example:
The dog runs toward the bone.
Many Filipinos love adobo.
However, in other sentences, the subject and verb are reversed or inverted,
in which case the verb comes before the subject. The resulting inverted sentences
can cause confusion in subject-verb agreement.
Take notice of the following sentences. Which of the two inverted sentences is
correct?
Inside the aquarium is five fishes.
Inside the aquarium are five fishes.
Notice that the above sentences both begin with the prepositional phrase
Inside the aquarium. In both sentences, the phrase is immediately followed by the
verb and the subject comes last. When a sentence has a verb that appears before its
subject, it is called an inverted sentence. Because an inverted sentence is not the
usual way that most people use in writing or speaking, locating the subject and the
verb of the sentence can be difficult.
Fortunately, there is a way to solve this tricky issue. The technique to finding
the correct subject and verb in an inverted sentence is by rephrasing it in the normal
order. The normal order is to write a sentence where the subject is written before the
verb. You can do this by asking what really is being talked about in the sentence
which will lead you to the subject. Once the subject is spotted, it is now easier to find
the verb and check if it agrees with the subject.

To illustrate what this means, observe the steps below:

1. Analyze the original sentence. Inside the aquarium is five fishes

2. Ask what is being talked about Five fishes

and write it down before anything else.

3. Next, add the existing verb Five fishes is

4.Then, write the rest of the words. Five fishes is inside the aquarium.

5. Check if the subject and The verb “is” does not agree
the verb agree. with “five fishes”

6. If the verb agrees with the subject,

use it. If not, change it. Five fishes are inside the aquarium.
7. Finally, convert it back to the inverted Inside the aquarium are five fishes.
sentence.

Using this technique, you will be able to figure out which of two sentences has
the correct subject and verb agreement.

4 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 To make you more familiar with this discussion, here are more examples:

PREPOSITIONAL FORM FORM

VERB SUBJECT
PHRASE/S (verb) (subject)

At the back of the car is a dog. singular singular

In a corner stand three horses. plural plural

On top of the table are cats. plural plural

In inverted sentences, the subject must always be found after the verb. These
sentences may begin with the words here and there or with a prepositional phrase,
such as, at the back, in a corner, beside the store, and many others. Even in this
case, the subject and the verb must agree.

What’s More

Activity 1
Directions: Complete each of the inverted sentences by choosing the correct form of
the verb inside the parentheses. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Up to the last minute of the show (watch, watches) the fanatic viewers.
2. (Does, Do) they have the same plan with us?
3. Beside the condominium building (stand, stands) a carinderia restaurant.
4. In that wide arena (run, runs) the athletes in District Sports Meet.
5. (Has, Have) anyone notice the red mark on your shirt?

Activity 2
Directions: Identify the subject and verb in each of the following inverted sentences.
Copy the sentences into your notebook. Underline the verb ONCE and the subject
TWICE.

1. Here is your school report card from your teacher.

2. Inside your pocket is a rosary.
3. All day long prays a worried mother for her daughter’s successful operation.
4. At the bookstore are informative and recreational books waiting to be
bought.
5. On the shiny floor spills the hot milk from the broken glass.

5 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 What I Have Learned

In an inverted order, the verb comes first before the subject. The nouns that
serve as subjects may either be singular or plural in form. Remember to keep in mind
that when the subject is singular it must take a singular verb and when the subject
is plural it must take a plural verb.
Inverted sentences have subjects come after the verb.

Nouns used as subjects can be singular or plural in number.

A verb must agree with its subject, in number and in person even when the
sentence is in inverted order.
A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural
verb in that manner.

What I Can Do

Directions: Identify the inverted sentences in the items below. Write the letter
which corresponds to your choice and write it in your notebook.

1. A. Who is responsible for submitting a complete report?

B. The flowering plants in our garden blossom well.
C. The doctor studies cautiously her medical records.
D. Beyond the meadow flies a colorful butterfly.

2. A. Over the horizon lies a beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.

B. A dog is a man’s best friend.
C. People should follow and adhere to the IATF guidelines on COVID-19.
D. The whole team is happy for her victory.

3. A. All the children are sweaty and thirsty.

B. Five little ducks are swimming in the river.
C. Two examinees are certain of their answers.
D. At the city plaza are energetic zumba dancers.

4. A. The pupils are excited for the next lesson.

B. There are prizes and certificates in the program.
C. They like to go on a party.
D. Jojo wants to be on top of his class.

6 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 5. A. The organizer makes the party successful.
B. She turns off the light and go to bed.
C. On the stage sings a girl with a powerful voice.
D. Palawan is one of the beautiful tourist spots in the country.

Directions: In your notebook, complete the sentences below by writing the missing
part. The first one has been done for you.

1. At the center of the Philippine National Flag is __________.

At the center of the Philippine National Flag is a sun with eight rays.

2. ________________________ are my classmates who are trying to rub my back.

3. Inside a small house lives _______________________.

Assessment

Activity 1

Directions: Find out if the following inverted sentences employ correct subject and
verb agreement. Copy the inverted sentence if the subject and verb already agree.
Otherwise, write the inverted sentence with the correct verb. Do this in your
notebook.

1. There is five students in the library.

2. Inside my pocket are my red pen.
3. In front of the television sits my two cousins.
4. Under the table are our cat.
5. To the school walks three teachers.

Activity 2

Directions: Compose inverted sentences by adding a verb and a subject to the

following phrases. Make sure that the subject and verb agree. Do this in your
notebbok.

Out of the cave _______________________.

Out of the cave fly millions of fruit bats.

Verb Subject

7 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
 1. Inside the chest __________________________ .
2. Seated beside me ________________________ .
3. Scattered along the beach _____________________.
4. There _______________________.
5. Above the hill _______________________.

Additional Activities

Directions: Use the following verbs correctly in writing correct inverted sentences.
You may use either the base form or –s form of the given verbs. Write your answers
in your notebook.

1. stand/stands
2. whisper/whispers
3. write/writes
4. speak/speaks
5. sing/sings

8 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
CO_Q1_English5_Module1 9
Assessment What I Can Do
Activity 1 Activity 1
1. There are five students in the library
2. Inside my pocket is my red pen.
3. In front of the television sit my two 1. D
cousins. 2. A
4. Under the table is our cat. 3. D
5. To the school, walk three teachers. 4. B
5. C
Activity 2
Answer may vary.
Activity 2
Answers may vary.
What’s New What I Know
What’s In
1. live Activity 1
man, wife 1. V 1. x
2. is 2. V 2. x
flower 3. S 3. /
3. are 4. V 4. /
apples 5. S 5. x
4. stands 6. S
man 7. S Activity 2
5. is 8. V 1. are
woman 9. V 2. stands
10. S 3. are
4. is
5. sit
Answer Key
References

“Subject-Verb Agreement,” Southeastern Writing Center, Accessed June 12, 2020,

http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/writing_center/handouts/
pdf_ handouts/ subjectverbagreement.pdf. Page 2.

10 CO_Q1_English5_Module1
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education –Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)

Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg., DepEd Complex

Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600

Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985

Email Address: blr.lrqad@deped.gov.ph* blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph