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De p a rtm e n t o f Ed u c a tio n
Na tio n a l C a p ita l Re g io n
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Ma n ila Ed u c a tio n C e n te r Arro c e ro s Fo re st Pa rk
An to n io J. Ville g a s St. Erm ita , Ma n ila

ENGLISH 10
Let’s Say It… Let’s Write It!

Quarter 2 Module 5
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
Use correct form of the verbs in formulating
claims of fact, policy, and value
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 Expectations – These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
 Pretest – This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back to your Lesson – This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction – This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
 Activities – This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
 Remember – This section summarizes the concepts and applications of
the lessons.
 Check your Understanding – It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
 Post Test – This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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Lesson: Form of the Verbs in Formulating
Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value

EXPECTATIONS
In this module, you will develop your proficiency in language.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
 observe and apply the rules on subject and verb agreement
through written and oral communication
 construct sentences by using verbs that agree with the
subjects
 communicate ideas using correct verb form

PRETEST
Directions: Assume that each item below is the subject of the sentence.
Write BF if it needs a verb in base form and SF if it needs a verb in s-form. Utilize
the blanks for your answers.

__________ 1. The core of the discussions

__________ 2. A box of chocolates
__________ 3. Catriona and Clint
__________ 4. Mathematics
__________ 5. Two teaspoons of sugar

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb inside the parentheses. Write
your answer on the blank provided for.
_____________1. Sacred writing ( become, becomes) the basis of Christianity.
_____________2. The Song of Roland (include, includes) Doce Pares and
Roncesvalles.
_____________3. Sonnets and folksongs (fall, falls) under lyric poetry.
_____________4. Jose Rizal (was, were) the inspiration of the Filipino people
During Spanish era.
_____________5. The Arabian Nights (show, shows) the government and
society of Persia.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Directions: Study the following picture. Write 5 sentences about it and encircle
the subject and box the verb.
 1. __________________________________________.
2. __________________________________________.
3. __________________________________________.
4. __________________________________________.
5. __________________________________________.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1. Answer the following by writing down the correct form of the
verb in present tense on the blank.
1. Some people _________ to stay at home. (choose)
2. The food that we ____________ contributes to our wellness. (eat)
3. Many __________ at how Filipinos consume boiled duck eggs. (marvel)
4. All of the people in Tibet ____________ yak’s milk. (drink)
5. Few in the Philippines ___________ candied ants and locusts. (munch)

Activity 2. Complete the sentences by matching Column A with Column

B. Take note of the subject-verb agreement. Write the letter of your
answer on the space before each number.

ANSWERS COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Most of the paint A. read the newspaper early
in the morning.
2. Each of the cows B. reads the newspaper
early in the morning.
3. None of the water C. has faded from sun
exposure.
4. Everyone who keeps D. have faded from sun
abreast with the news exposure.
5. None of the bottled E. is safe to drink.
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6. Some of the trees F. are safe to drink.
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8. A few of the chickens H. were cut by the
gardeners.
9. Most of the I. have entered the barn.
decorations
10.Some of the grass J. has entered the barn.

REMEMBER
 The verb form must always agree with its subject in number.

Subject Verb Agreement : 12 Most Important Rules

1. Third person (he/ she/ it), singular number requires ‘-s’ or ‘-es’ form of the
verb.
2. When the subject and verb are separated by a long phrase or a clause, the
verb must agree with the actual subject (and not that of the phrase/ clause).
3. When the subject is a phrase begins with, ‘one of‘, the verb that follows is
singular.
4. When two nouns in a sentence refer to the same person or thing, the verb
that follows is singular.
5. When two nouns are synonymous, they are followed by a singular verb.
6. When two nouns, though not synonymous, express the same idea, they are
followed by a singular verb.
7. Nouns such as shoes, trousers, scissors, binoculars, spectacles etc. are
followed by a plural verb, BUT if they sentence, begins with the phrase, “A pair
of”, a singular verb follows.
8. Uncountable nouns, such as: furniture, equipment, stationery, poetry,
machinery, information etc. are always followed by a singular verb.
9. If a collective noun is used in the sentence, and it is spoken of as a single/
united entity, a singular verb follows. BUT if individual members are being
referred to, or the group is divided, in that case, a plural verb follows.
10. When two nouns are connected by: -
11. An indefinite pronoun is always followed by a singular verb.
12. The verb that follows a relative pronoun, takes its number from the noun
that preced the relative pronoun.

Source: www.academia.edu › SUBJECT-VERB_AGREEMENT_R...

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

 Study each picture about multi media. Relate each picture to what is really
happening in the society by 3 writing sentences. Take note to observe the rules in
SV agreement.

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POST TEST

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dogs or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are)
Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one
left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
Reflective Learning Sheet

Name: _______________________ Grade and Sec.______________

Directions: Write a reflective learning on formulating claims by answering the

questions inside the box. You may express your answers in a more critical and
creative presentation of your great learning. Have fun and enjoy!

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REFERENCES
Internet Sources

 grammar.yourdictionary.com

 guidetogrammar.org
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 www.quia.com › quiz

 www.academia.edu › SUBJECT-VERB_AGREEMENT_R...

Management and Development Team

Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V

Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Vicente M. Victorio Jr.
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Hannah C. Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg

Editor: Carol L. Noces, HTVI

Writer: Michelle G. Bangoy, MTII

Answer Key
GRAMMAR

PRETEST
1. SF
ACTIVITIES Activity 2
2. SF
1. C
3. BF Activity 1
4. SF
2. J
5. SF 3. E
1. choose
4. B
2. eat
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1. becomes 4. drinks 6. H
2. includes 5. munches 7. A
3. fall 8. I
4. was 9. D
5. shows 10.H

BRIEF
INTRODUCTION
ANSWERS MAY VARY

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

SUBJECT VERB CORRECTED VERB

1. justices REJOICES rejoice
2. they LEAN
3. each CELEBRATE celebrates
4. reporter TELLS
5. justices BICKERS bicker
6. no one KEEP keeps
7. bickering PRODUCES
8. they FINISH
9. they GO
10. they REPEAT

POSTTEST
Activity A.

1. are 11. is
2. is 12. are